I have a 2002 Monty Carlo. The "Check Engine Light" comes on one day and is off the next day, any suggestions?

Question

the "check engine light" is on an off. its been off for 3 days now. The "service antiskid" lights stays on, is this part of the brake system? as i replaced & serviced all the brakes and its still on.

Answer 1

did it start coming on prior to your brake job? The antiskid is part of your brake system. Soulds like you have a sensor going bad.....

Answer 2

I'd suggest you take it in, and have them put the scanner on the system to see what error codes are in the computer. Based on that you can decide what the next step would be. Yes, the anti-skid is part of the brake system, and with the light lit you don't have the anti-lock brakes working. Do as it suggests, and have it serviced as quickly as you can.

Answer 3

my 97 Olds Cuttlas does that.the orange light is telling you the on board computer sees some thing now that may be a later problem.
the anti skid light, is telling you if you need to mash hard on your brakes at that moment, your wheels will lock and skid.

Either or both problems need the look see from your service guy.

Answer 4

this could be many things, it is possible it is as simple as a gas cap that is not fully seated, or a loose or cracked emissions assembly. i'd pop the hood and visually inspect things under there. i'm not sure but you may be able to pull the fault codes
from the ECU and find out that way.

Answer 5

take it to a car parts place that will read the diagnostic code for you for free. They are usually more than willing to help. Talk to them and determine what the problem may be. The codes will usually lead you right to the problem.

Answer 6

try disconect batt for 30 secs and reconnect should reset computer if thet come back on get the codes checked.