2006-09-27 04:35:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The beginning of the repair is the diagnosis. The computer can only communicate with you by means of this light.
To identify the failure or fault, you must retrieve and understand the trouble codes stored in the computer (ECM).
Go here------->
http://autorepair.about.com/library/ts/obd-i/bl-dtcs-28.htm
...and scroll down beyond the definitions chart for the procedure for gathering the codes.
The connector they are talking about is on the driver's side of the car under the dashboard, and isn't hidden.
With a paperclip, follow the procedure to gather the codes. They will flash the "Check Engine" light three timed for each code. If there are more than one, they will cycle through all of them, and when you see a code "12" the second time around, they have all been identified.
The codes represent a failure or fault identified in a particular circuit or system, and do NOT necessarily represent a failed component. It is therefore important to run proper diagnostics to determine the correct course of repair.
Good Luck
2006-09-27 08:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The check engine light comes on when one of the many sensors it monitors sends a signal outside the range it expects to receive. Ignore any and all answers that claim "O² sensor is bad" or anything else. Take it in to somewhere where they can read the error codes stored in memory, and then you will know what needs to be done. Also please ignore all suggestions to "Disconnect your battery for 10 minutes" since all that will do is erase the information the mechanic will need to give you a good diagnosis.
2006-09-27 04:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things that could be wrong with your exhaust system. Most of the time its the O2 sensors when the check engine light is coming on. Go to Autozone if you have one your area they will check and pull the code for free.
2006-09-27 05:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by sisshonuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a mechanic check the engine. Something may be lose or need replacing. It is better to have a mechanic check you car out, before the problem gets bigger, and possibly more expensive.
Fram oil filters used to say, "You can pay me a little now, or a lot later".
2006-09-27 04:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular the code would be for an evaporative emissions leak try "super leak detected". this code will set and activate the "examine engine" gentle any time the vehicle is working and the gasoline cap is bumped off, mutually with leaving the vehicle engaged on an identical time as fueling up interior the iciness so which you would be able to shop the heater going, quickly as you open that cap on an identical time as its working it's going to set the gentle. additionally you will could have the code erased by ability of somebody with a test-gadget which will turn off the "examine eng." gentle
2016-10-18 01:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs service mataince done do to the fact that it is an old modle it may need a full engine over hall.
2006-09-27 04:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by Speedy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u might have a crack in the engin or gas tank .do u smell gs inside the car? u might need a new engin or gas tank
2006-09-27 04:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try changing your air filter, and while your at it you might need an oil change. Hope it works.
2006-09-27 04:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bad o2 sensor.
2006-09-27 04:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably time for a diagnostic and tune-up.
2006-09-27 04:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Rockhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋