Common questions

Can a car wash make your check engine light come on?

Can a car wash make your check engine light come on?

Considering you just got a wash, it could be a cut in the iginiton cable causing a short which causes the spark not to fire which cause a misfire which leads to bucking and flashing check engine light…… Tell the dealer it was right after a wash.

What does it mean when engine power is reduced Chevy Equinox?

Also known as so called “limp mode”, the Engine Power Reduced message on the Chevrolet Equinox means that Your engine is now running in a performance limited mode, which should be sufficient to let You nudge (limp) it home, but not much more.

What should I do if my equinox engine light comes on?

It’s drive by wire throttle. Your scanner, does it show live engine data or is it a code reader. You might try cleaning the throttle bore and throttle plate with an old tooth brush. Don’t force the throttle plate.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Equinox?

Chevrolet Equinox owners have reported 162 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the Equinox.

Why is my 2015 Equinox idling low and code?

All of the sudden it starts idling low & code. Gas was about 1/4 tank so bought a good gas treatment and filled with super. Was alright for about a week and is now doing the same thing. Oil says it’s down to 69% think it definitely has an oil problem. Lost n confused. May be taking a trip to dealer tomorrow! Any suggestions?

What to do if your Chevy Equinox is stalling?

Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Chevy Equinox, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. Trouble codes are always a great place to start diagnosing problems on today’s modern computer controlled vehicles. These codes are vital to a proper diagnosis.

Why is the Check Engine light coming on on my 2015 Chevy Equinox?

Chevrolet Equinox Questions – 2015 Equinox idling low & stalling. Check engine light came on – CarGurus 2015 Equinox idling low & stalling. Check engine light came on until now. All of the sudden it starts idling low & code. Gas was about 1/4 tank so bought a good gas treatment and filled with super. Was alright for about a

All of the sudden it starts idling low & code. Gas was about 1/4 tank so bought a good gas treatment and filled with super. Was alright for about a week and is now doing the same thing. Oil says it’s down to 69% think it definitely has an oil problem. Lost n confused. May be taking a trip to dealer tomorrow! Any suggestions?

Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Chevy Equinox, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. Trouble codes are always a great place to start diagnosing problems on today’s modern computer controlled vehicles. These codes are vital to a proper diagnosis.

What causes vacuum leak in Chevy Equinox car?

The vacuum is used to power a number of auxiliary devices. The tiniest of leaks can cause engine performance problems. Expect a rough or too-fast idle speed. Misfiring or hesitation during acceleration is another common issue with vacuum leaks. As the leak gets worse, the car will begin to stall.

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