I just loaded up my car because I am in the process of moving and when I got in and started to drive, the check engine light came on? Could this be due to the extra weight? If so, is that weight hurting my car?
2006-09-14 04:38:30 · 6 answers · asked by alli8188 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Hmm , It is a Check Engine Light so I really doubt if the extra weight is relevant ?
Get a Tech / Mechanic to look at the ECU error codes to tell you the real problem
2006-09-14 04:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by Perry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not caused by the extra weight. There is something wrong (minor or major) with your engine and you should take it to either a mechanic or to an auto store place (like Advance Auto, Oreilly's, AutoZone, etc etc) and let them run a diagnostic on your computer. May be nothing at all, and they can reset it to make the light go out, but at least you will know what caused the light to come on. Have a good day :)
2006-09-14 04:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by Zenas Walter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A GM car with an illuminated "Service Engine Soon" light is pretty common.
When you last put gas in, did you turn the car off? The computer gets confused if you don't turn off a car before pumping.
You may be able to go to a Pep Boys or auto parts store that has a diagnostic computer, to find out where the problem lies.
2006-09-14 04:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Zenas Walter extra weight would not cause the check engine light to come on. It is just coincidence that it came on at that time. An auto parts store such as Advance or Auto Zone can can diagnose the problem for free.
2006-09-14 05:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just a coincidence, a check engine light is usually related to engine emission performane. Are there any other lights on?
2006-09-14 04:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by jrayhp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needs oil/water/ ect the weight is only going to suck the gas mileage down .. make sure tires have air in them too
2006-09-14 04:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by lugwrench3@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋