2006-10-25 14:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Barry 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
if you go to the local auto zone, or oreilly's or advance auto parts, they will scan it for free. this will tell you the fail code, and give you an idea of the problem. if you have an oxygen sensor code, for example, do not assume that it is bad. another failed system could be causing that sensor to read outside of it's designed parameters, therefore turning on the mil.(malfunction indicater light). replacing that sensor without proper diagnosis will not fix the car. you will be wasting $$$. it could be something simple like a loose gas cap. in that case, the fail code would be p0440. these places do this for free, in the hopes that they can sell you a part to fix it. keep in mind that in 99.9% of the case, electrical parts are not returnable. good luck.
2006-10-25 14:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you can take it by any auto zone and they will scan it free of charge and tell you what is causing it to do this,and yes it is free,no strings attached,but this is the best way to find out for sure,don't buy nothing until you know what it is for sure,good luck i hope this help.s,,PS it rumor that o Riley's auto parts is going to start doing this service also,
2006-10-25 21:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a GM experienced tech scan it. Experience counts when dealing with SES light on
2006-10-25 21:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by deltech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local or nearest Auto Zone and ask them to scan it for you then you can take your card they give you to your mechanic he'll know what to do. They will even sell you the parts you may need.
2006-10-25 21:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by black_lookinlady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an Auto Zone near you they will check the codes for free.
2006-10-25 21:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by walkerhound03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roll up to vatozone duder, tell you cel light is on and they will scan it. and tell you what you need.After you leave go to a better part store and buy the part that you need and change it out.
2006-10-25 21:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by Stoner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may need its latest checkup for miles. most cars have a 50k 70k, and 120k tuneup put into their engine
2006-10-27 11:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by SLP fanatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to your car dealership or to a mechanic and let them put it on the computer
2006-10-25 21:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by angellove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋