2006-12-04 11:15:29 · 7 answers · asked by midnighteddiertc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it means that you need to have your car serviced. it could also mean that you car is about to die especcialy since you have put 179,000 miles on it in onlly 6 years. The average millage for a 2000 vehicle is aprox. 60,000 to 70,000 miles
2006-12-04 11:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by ThEcOoLeStGeEkYoUlLeVeRmEet 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you get gas yesterday? Did you leave your van running while you put gas in? Is the gas cap tight? Many times the check engine light comes on because the computer senses low fuel pressure when the gas cap is loose, installed incorrectly or taken off while the car is running. Try removing the gas cap and reinstalling it making sure that it clicks several times. If this is the case the light should go off after a couple days. Even if it doesn't you will not harm your van by driving it with that light on. It is an emmissions issue and may or may not effect the performance/mileage of the vehicle. However if it starts flashing get it checked by a mechanic.
2006-12-04 11:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by DrJazzB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a check engine light,it is there to tell you that you have an emission related problem ie: a sensor that has failed the only real way to find out is to have someone scan the ECM .It will generate a code whatever the code number is it will tell you what sensor is involved,you can buy a book at the local parts store that will explain what the code is and what is needed to fix it.
2006-12-04 11:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by the bear facts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it truly is the verify engine mild. It truly in many situations effects at the same time as an engine sensor is going undesirable or the relationship to the sensor has a topic. the motorized vehicle is then in limp mode and under no circumstances operating easily. ensuing in a lot less ability and gas economic gadget. reckoning on the sensor that is going undesirable. The tps / throttle postion sensor is a significant one at the same time as it is going undesirable the motorized vehicle will surge have little ability and under no circumstances idle nicely or in any respect. it meters the perfect gas to air ratio . The exhaust gas sensor is the yet another significant one which meters the gas to air intake also . maximum cutting-aspect automobiles have 5 -15 sensors which offer readings to the ecm / engine administration module . The ecm is the mind and the sensors tell the computer the thanks to strengthen shrink gas and ventilation and then to strengthen or retard the spark improve/ timing . it truly is the easy breakdown although. that is an really complicated gadget in all cutting-aspect gas injected automobiles.
2016-11-23 16:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An engine light illuminates when the engine computer has recorded a code (error message) from your vehicle's many sensors, switches or solenoids. Bring the vehicle to the nearest trusted repair facility and have them diagnose the light.
2006-12-04 12:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by Nick M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the check engine light. Means you need to get the code read by a code reader. Autozone does that for free.
2006-12-04 11:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need a engine maintenance done on it. you have not been servicing it properly.
2006-12-04 11:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋