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Check engine lite question #7321813
08/04/21 07:20 PM
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Had check engine lite reset other day at shop when had radiator look at an appt for new radiator, I had fuel pump in 2 years ago an fuel sensor for guage out an act up an finally trip check engine lite, they reset it an say come on again, so it came on Monday , fuel guage act up several times an low fuel lite came on dis as does when toward half tank so I fill up last nite an no more fuel guage act up but check engine lite on steady , an this morning, went work just before an lite off , aslong as not flashing which it not, not a problem? Maybe computer reset lite as full tank gas bysrlf ? When put new pump in the computer reset itself 2 yrs ago , I always thought once lite on steady that not go off till fix an reset , so I think that sound like it just fuel guage sensor faulty that cause it go on intermittently ? It has never been flashing lite , shop charges $30 not all time but sometime to check an was free last time check other day on Friday

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321828
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If my check engine lite went out I would begin to worry. '99 chevy, been on for many years.......jk


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321844
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Just put a piece of black tape over the check engine light and keep on driving. My wife’s cars check engine light is constantly on, computer says it’s because the gas cap is screwed up. They come on for any dumb reason


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: Bob] #7321859
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But why go off again, likely fuel guage sensor , it act up after 6 gallons low tank maybe the guage an fill up an fuel guage normal, computer reset lite when fill up gas after a day ? That I think, it big problem, the lite flashes ? Never had that happen except for 06 Colorado under warranty , flash an cyl head bad , but not on steady or now an then, it steady an flash

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321860
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My trucks light has been on for several years.

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321873
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Why would go off by itself though, never knowen check engine lite go off once on except when new fuel pump in, reset itself , I think maybe if gas cap loose , which not, if u retighten, it reset itself in day or 2, I guess aslong as not flashing , it ok, put fuel pump in 2 .5 yrs ago an prettner $700 deal an not to intrerested again on bad fuel guage sensor on pump aslong pump gas , this stuff can break u on repairs if constant

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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321879
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If you’re that worried about it take it to a mechanic


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321899
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Wife's 96 runner has had the check engine light on for years . Runs like a champ 265,000 miles


BTW...... I recently replaced the radiator because the top tank ( plastic ) split after 25 yrs of service

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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321908
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... it’s likely the cartilagid contractor manifold... but could be something as simple as the radial extroverter.. hard to tell without looking at the magnetic resonance image report

... the electric tape does usually work though


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321913
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Computers will do weird things sometimes, Dave. I'd just let it go for awhile and if you have no real problems you're good to go. Otherwise, take it to the shop if you just can't stand it. Good luck!

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321916
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My chech engine ,air bag seatbelt , tire pressure monitor, low tire lights are on and have been for a couple years . but it's running no low tires when it quits moving I will check it.

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321927
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Originally Posted by coonman220
Had check engine lite reset other day at shop when had radiator look at an appt for new radiator, I had fuel pump in 2 years ago an fuel sensor for guage out an act up an finally trip check engine lite, they reset it an say come on again, so it came on Monday , fuel guage act up several times an low fuel lite came on dis as does when toward half tank so I fill up last nite an no more fuel guage act up but check engine lite on steady , an this morning, went work just before an lite off , aslong as not flashing which it not, not a problem? Maybe computer reset lite as full tank gas bysrlf ? When put new pump in the computer reset itself 2 yrs ago , I always thought once lite on steady that not go off till fix an reset , so I think that sound like it just fuel guage sensor faulty that cause it go on intermittently ? It has never been flashing lite , shop charges $30 not all time but sometime to check an was free last time check other day on Friday


for a guy driving a piece of (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) vehicle, you worry a lot about the mechanical issues. Accept them and keep rollin

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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321935
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Keep driving it until you smell something burning.


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321936
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Why did they ever put a check engine light on a vehicle? I lose sleep at night over this. Could it mean a problem is around the corner?

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321953
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That light will come on if you overfill your oil. It will turn its self off after 3 warm cool engine cycles. Learned this last week with first hand experience.


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321961
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The auto parts stores around here will read the codes with their computer for free if you can catch a clerk that isnt busy. The magical space computer they have will tell you exactly what caused the check engine light to come on. I would start there. It could be something as useless as the exhaust sensor. Or it could be something you need a mechanic to diagnose and fix.


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: charles] #7321969
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Mine came on a couple weeks ago and then went off in a couple days. Mechanic told me bad things were about to happen to the truck when that happens. Skeert me so bad I traded it in on a new one. Probably won’t be able to buy a sack of cat food to trap coons with cause it will take all my SS check to make the monthly payment on the new one. Heard they was going to bring 25$ for a green 2x yeller bus.

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321975
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Flashing check engine light before going on constantly .... providing a service code as to possible causes, see service manual to analyze or hook up to computer. Depending on problem, check engine lights may reset with time after problem Is resolved ie. loose gas cap. Constant engine lite ... anything: bad sensors, electrical systems, transmission issues, no engine oil; check with computer. Some issues create larger problems than others.


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Re: Check engine lite question [Re: jk] #7321980
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Originally Posted by jk
If my check engine lite went out I would begin to worry. '99 chevy, been on for many years.......jk

Hey JK, I thought they wouldn't pass inspection with the light lit.

Re: Check engine lite question [Re: coonman220] #7321982
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light or lite???

First, for the majority of meanings, light is the proper spelling; second, for a particular meaning (e.g., describing low-calorie foods)

You lite weights need to learn the difference.

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