I got my car used about 9 months ago, and from time to time the check engine light comes up. then somehow it turns off when I turn the car on the next day or disconect the battery for 10 seconds. this is rare, it does this like once a month or so. whats up? do i need to take it to the mech- or is it something I could do my self? everything seems to be working good when the light is on. ???
#17252, "RE: engine check light" In response to Reply # 0
do they key dance, it's explained in the home page, but is something like ON OFF ON OFF ON (or another OFF ON i don't remeber) it will blink fast and then a pause, and again blink fast, that is your error code, if should end up with a CODE 55 (No more codes) and you may get a code 12 (Reset ECU) if you disconnect your battery.
#17253, "RE: engine check light" In response to Reply # 0
Next time the light comes on, check the codes. Click on the Info&Specs link above, and read the pcm codes. That will ell you both how to check the codes, and the list to compare them to.
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#17254, "RE: engine check light" In response to Reply # 2
Or if your lazy and you really wanna know whats wrong, just have it hooked up to a computer at a mechanic shop where they can tell you spec. whats wrong.
but its expensive.. They did the comp scan on my car, and charged me 70 bucks !
#17255, "RE: engine check light" In response to Reply # 3
I do sales at a dealer ship and they have a more detailed explaination of the problem, the codes on the web really help if its something stupid though very useful tool, so DIY first
#17256, "RE: engine check light" In response to Reply # 4
the codes on the web really >help if its something stupid though very useful tool, so DIY >first
If you have access to a more detailed explanation, wouldn't you by any chance take the time to scan, "borrow", whatever you can do with the ones at work and pass them on to any admin???