I took it for a motor oil change this last weekend. About two days ago it started feeling shaky when standing still, as if something inside was 'bubbling', also, when i turn the ignition off, it sputters a little. I just noticed the check engine light is on.
What could it be? Is it really serious? or can it wait until the weekend to get it checked?
thanks!
2007-07-04 07:24:12 · 5 answers · asked by jade 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check Engine Light)
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. (ignition key turned on)
Check for vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, and loose spark plug wires.
2007-07-04 07:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to tell with the limited info but it could be as simple as a loose ignition wire , may had jumped time from an old timing belt or chain causing it to diesel perhaps you were low of gas so it is burning crappy remnants of fuel, take it to someone reputable to find out...
2007-07-04 07:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the codes for the engine light ASAP. You can take it to a autozone or advance and they will let you know what the problem is....
2007-07-04 07:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by shawn s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not very serious,
Depending on what you mean by shaky,
Take it to the dealership A.S.A.P
2007-07-04 07:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jordan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By description, it could be your timing. It could also be the oxygen sensor(s)
2007-07-04 07:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by kNOTaLIAwyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋