Have a 97 Chevy cavalier 2.2.ls i have a check engine light thats on and I had a friend do a diagnoses and it came up with a code P4140 anyone have any idea what that code means
2007-04-10 07:01:17 · 8 answers · asked by cecil c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think you have got your code mixed up. I think you might mean 1404 but if your not sure get your friend to rerun the code or go to autozone they will do it for free. Here is a list of all the codes explained. Once you get the right code check it against this list. Remember just because you fix it doesnt mean it will always fix the problem as these codes are tricky sometimes.
http://autorepair.about.com/od/obdcodedatabase/a/OBD_1996_year.htm
If it is a p1404 code this link might help as well:
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061118231235AA992Kg
2007-04-10 07:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
P-4140 does not apear to be a proper fault code.
Good luck though.
There are many components that work together in the engine to maintain optimal engine performance and economy.
A service engine soon, or check engine light indicates that there is a sensor that is reading a condition that is "out of range".
Simply resetting the light does not solve the initial cause of the problem.
Replacing a number of parts trying to troubleshoot the problem in the hopes of getting the light to stay off is a tremendous waste of time and money.
The simplest, and most economical way to alleviate your issue, is to have an engine diagnostic done by a reputable shop to determine what caused the computer to signal you to begin with. Just reading the computer codes may not find the "cause".
That being said, if per-chance you feel the need to reset the light in the hopes that it was a "glitch" of some kind, you could disconnect the negative battery terminal for a couple of minutes to clear the check engine light.
2007-04-10 14:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a nearby library, and look in their auto repair section. Nissan has a book that tells what all the computer diagnostic code numbers mean. I bet chevy does also.
2007-04-10 14:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by Zuker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are code books for all makes and models. call autozone or any syndicate auto parts store in your area and ask them to tell you what the code no. you have means.they should be able to help you.
2007-04-10 14:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but my experience with cavaliers is it's probably the head gasket.
2007-04-10 14:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure its a 4140 and not a 1404 or something like that?
2007-04-10 14:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by knowsitall1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to Autozone and they'll tell you what it is.
2007-04-10 14:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to any auto zone and they will tell you for free.
2007-04-10 14:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by paleogirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋