my engine light will not go off. it has been on for 3mos. now, how much (approx.) will it run to fix this?

Answer 1

The check engine light idicates a emmissions failure. It could be a running condition, or it could be a comonent failure, or it could be a circuit failure. Contrary to popular belief the check engine light will direct a technition to the problem, it simply describes a symptom. Usually it will point to a specific component, (Circuit failure) or it will describe a symptom (Lean running condition).

You will need a scan tool to see what it is, most shops will check the code for cheap, but to resolve it may end up getting costly depending on what it is. It could take an hour or two of diagnostic labor to pinpoint the culprit.

What you can also do is disconnect the battery for 5 minutes and then recconnect it. That will clear the light, but almost certainly come back on seeing how it has been on for 3 months now. If you have it checked write down the Trouble Code (I will come as a PXXXX number). Send it to me at my email or ask another question and I could possibly give you an idea on what it could be to have it fixed.

Answer 2

The light usually indicates that there is a problem with emissions. This could be a cheap fix ( you could need a new gas tank cover) or it could be more expensive. The thing is you are going to have to take the car to a mechanic who will use a computer to read the computer in your car and then diagnose the problem. This shouldn't cost you more than $100.00.

Answer 3

You've let it go for 3 months? Why worry about it now?

Take your car to Autozone or any parts store that will do a free computer check for you. They hook up their scanner to your car and can tell you what system or sensor triggered the light, and they can also give you some ideas on how to fix it.

Answer 4

Try buying a catalytic converter cleaner in any automotive shop,follow instruction in can and replace your engine air filter.I done this before in my honda civic2003 when the engine light lit, but instead of pouring it in the fuel tank I gradually pour it in the carburator air intake while pressing the gas hard so the engine wont stop.

Answer 5

yea, my "check engine" light came on once while i was on the highway. i pulled over, opened my hood, and said "engine, checked, it's still there", then kept on driving... i just always wanted to tell this joke, sorry. but seriously though, best way is to take it to your dealership, and have their mechanics check it out. or you can be like me, mine engine light has been on for a bout a year now, i still haven't really "checked" it yet, but i'm planning to trade in this car in the next month or so, so i don't see a point of putting more money into it.

Answer 6

No offense, but I don't think the problem is the engine light. I think the problem is whatever triggered the light. Take your car in for diagnostic service. You won't have to pay much to find out what the problem is.

Answer 7

depends on the problem you are having need to know what your car is doing before it can be fix ?? mite be able to help if i knew what it was doing . you could unhook nev. of batt for about 15 min then hook it back up let me know if i can help you

Answer 8

you are going to have to take it to someone to see what sensor has gone out. It could be something simple or multipe sensors. If you keep driving it , more will most likely go out.