toyota tacoma 2002 4 cylender 4x4 came on out of the blue with no obvious problem, runs good. what does check engine mean? its got good oil level and new air filter.
2006-08-26 07:16:24 · 5 answers · asked by jlucas225 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check Engine usually means an emissions device problem. I recommend taking the car to a place like autozone and get them to read the code. (They will do it for free). They will also help clear the code to eliminate the light. Sometimes it's a fluke that the light comes on. Sometimes it's an indication that something is begining to go wrong. If after they reset the light, it comes on again, then you have an idea of what is wrong when you take it to the mechanic. The error information will at least point you in the direction of the problem even if it doesn't tell you specifically what the problem it will tell you what sensor tripped the check engine light.
2006-08-26 07:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the Check Engine light means that the computer is storing an error code. The most common error code is an Out of Range error. This means that some sensor which is supposed to be reporting a number between 1-5 is saying 6 for some reason. You need to take it somewhere that can read the stored code to find out exactly what's going on.
2006-08-26 07:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be caused by hundreds of things, even a loose gas cap.
2006-08-26 07:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And before you do all those other things, check the gas cap....
friend had one and that was the problem...
damn furrin cars.. LOL..
2006-08-26 07:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the dealership, and ask them or google it type in question, i hope you find your answer.
2006-08-26 07:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋