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Many cars will keep a history of any codes that have been tripped since the last time the codes were cleared. Once codes are cleared by a scanner they are erased permenantly.
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How do you read the check engine light on a Subaru Forester?
On dodge Neon you turn the ignition key 3 times (without going as far as turning the engine on). Maybe samne on many if not all cars? Then the codes will blink and you'll need the ODB2 code listing. Other option is to connect an ODB2 reader on the car's connector and read the codes directly.
What Happens to a car engine without any coolant?
The engine temperature rises until it get so hot the internal oil burns away and then the engine locks up and stops. Then you call a wrecker and get ready to spend a lot of money or abandon the car where it sits.
If the diagnostic says the EGR valve is bad but the light still comes on after it is cleaned what do you do next?
Check the EGR solenoid or some sort of EGR sensor. Most cars have these nowadays. could be bad wiring, sensor holder or pick up.
What are some aluminum items?
cans on newer cars most of the engine. the transmission. brake parts
What does the abs warning light look like?
Different brands and models of cars have different warning light shapes. On many the ABS light is red and says ABS in the middle of it.
How do I change the check engine light?
To change a check engine light the dashboard must be removed this is best done by a mechanic. To reset a engine light unplug the cars battery for half a hour.
Will cars run without oxygen sensors?
Yes but the check engine light will be on.
What fuse is for the check engine light in a 2003 Jetta?
There is o fuse for the check engine light. The check engine is controlled by the cars computer the only way to turn it off is to fix the problem that made it come on.
What does the oil pressure light look like?
There is no such thing as an oil pressure light on most cars. Some cars have oil pressure gauges, and all have a "Engine" light or "Check Engine" light with a picutre of either an oil can, or Engine Block The oil pressure warning light usually looks like a little red oil can. The check engine light looks like a little yellow engine.
What does the oil light look like?
There is no such thing as an oil pressure light on most cars. Some cars have oil pressure gauges, and all have a "Engine" light or "Check Engine" light with a picutre of either an oil can, or Engine Block The oil pressure warning light usually looks like a little red oil can. The check engine light looks like a little yellow engine.
How do you turn off check engine light after 60000 mile maintenance?
The check engine light will need to be reset after a 60,000 mile maintenance tune up. The check engine light in most cars can be reset by disconnecting the battery for 1 minute.
Can the check engine light come on if the car over heats?
Yes, on most cars it will.
If your check engine light came on and the car started ru nning rough and then the check engine light went out would the code still be stored the cars ecm?
Yes. The code should still be there.
What model and year did the cars start having check engine light?
They got a check engine light when they went to fuel injection. Varies from make and model. Most got it in the mid '80's
What sensors can be disconnected and not cause a check engine light I have high Idle and just read about the power steering sensor?
On almost all cars any sensor unplugged can turn on the check engine light.
Will a dirty air filter cause the check engine light to come on?
Yes, especially in Volkswagen cars.
How do you reset check engine light on 2003 dodge ram?
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired. By repairing whatever tripped the light. Then you use an OBD2 scan tool to reset the light. You just have to disconnect the battery for a minute and then the check engine light go off, if the problem has been fixed!!! Disconnecting the battery will reset the light on most, but not all, 1995 & older cars, but on 1996 and newer cars this will rarely reset the light. It requires an OBD2 scan tool to reset the light on most newer cars. There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
