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The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to a parts store or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
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Why would Chevy Malibu lose power check engine light come on then oil light come on die and will not start?
this is for safety so engine does not get ruined,check oil level!!
What would cause a 2013 Chevy Malibu LTZ to delay in acceleration?
If the check engine light is illuminated, start with scanning for codes.
Why would the check engine light come on in a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
The light could come on for a number of reasons. The vehivle would have to be hooked up to a scanner to determine the engine code or codes. After you determine the codes you can isolate and fix the probelem. If the check engine light is on there will be a computer code that will appear on the scanner.
The check engine light came on in my 2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.2 liter V6. I reset the computer by taking battery cables loose. Why is the check engine light still on?
That would work on cars before 1995 but it will not now. The computors have more knowledge and have to be reset with a scanner.
Why would the cam sensor turn on check engine light?
That is what the check engine light is for. It informs you of a failure.
Why would the check engine light and power steering message come on in a 2005 Chevy Malibu?
something wrong with something in your power steering more than likely, get it checked out.
Why would '99 Chevy Malibu run rough from idle to 10 MPH when in gear and check engine light blinks?
autozone will scan codes for free.to see what is wrong!!
Would a clogged muffler 2000 Chevy Malibu cause engine light to come on?
YES
What would cause the check engine light to stay on after resetting it on a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.2 liter?
Unless you have a scanner or the equalivant then you think you reset it when in reality you have only had to reset the clock.
2000 Chrysler cirrus what would make the check engine light flash?
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe engine misfire.
Can low gas cause a check engine LIGHT?
No, low gas cannot cause a Check Engine light to turn on. There would have to be a problem within the engine or the engine wiring for that light to come on.
Can bad gas turn on check engine light?
Yes, it is possible as you may have a miss. That miss would turn on the check engine light.
