Common questions

How often does the Check Engine light go off?

How often does the Check Engine light go off?

Yes, it is every time I fill gas tank, the check engine light goes away. I agree, AutoZones codes are too basic, so may be it is time to pay for diagnosis :). At the time I didn’t have the time to fool with it myself. At 140 k miles it wouldn’t be that unusual to be needing a new cat and/or o2 sensors.

Why does my engine check light turn off after filling?

There’s a couple of valves in the fuel cap and either could be stuck open or closed or leaking. Normally that would set an evap code rather than what you are getting, but not always. Next up after that would be the o2 sensors, the cat, and the innards of the evap system.

Why does the battery light go on and off?

Same problem here. Battery light goes on and off randomly. Battery and alternator have both been checked and are fine. Mechanic said some connectors were bent and supposedly fixed them but light still goes off and on. Not set pattern of when our how often…

Why does my Buick LeSabre have a check engine light?

On the fuel system of your Buick LeSabre, there is a component called the cold start injector or cold start valve. This helps to mix the air/fuel ratio to assist your vehicle start… What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid.

When does the Check Engine light come on?

Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went of… Q: Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went off. My check engine light came on out of the blue one day (12/14) I had my mechanic look at it immediately (the same day). He informed me that my thermostat was not keeping the engine at the desired temperature.

Why does my Chevy Impala Jerk when stopped at a traffic light?

When stopped at a traffic light, the auto often jumps forward. It also jumps while driving when I change speed up or down. Jerk on going forward from stop and occasionally as shifts. Not resolved as is intermittent and tech has not figured out issue

When does my Chevy Impala jolt while driving?

Doesn’t do it all the time. When i accelerate from idle it jerks or jolts and also does that when I’m driving faster than 20mph. Jerk after sitting at caution light or several stop and goes. Car jolts in drive while drivingand when you try to excellerate.

On the fuel system of your Buick LeSabre, there is a component called the cold start injector or cold start valve. This helps to mix the air/fuel ratio to assist your vehicle start… What you are describing is often a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid.

The check engine light will stay on most of the day and the engine will continue to run just fine. The check engine light does go off every so often. I have the E-Tec diagnostic software on my laptop so I hooked it up to check for faults.

Why is my Check Engine light still on after filling up?

The cap is a crucial part of a car’s fuel delivery system. It notably prevents gasoline fumes from leaving the fuel tank, and it helps keep the whole system under the correct pressure. If your check engine light turns on immediately after a fill-up, pull over and make sure the cap isn’t loose — or still on your car’s roof.

What does the Check Engine light look like?

Every car has an assortment of car warning lights on the dashboard and they all have a different meaning. The check engine light is easily identified. It looks like an engine and typically includes words such as “check.” Usually yellow or red.

Is it safe to drive with check engine light on?

Sometimes, multiple sensors send signals, indicating clues that something bigger has gone awry. You can still drive with the light illuminated, assuming the car is running and driving fine, but you should get it checked out as soon as possible.

The cap is a crucial part of a car’s fuel delivery system. It notably prevents gasoline fumes from leaving the fuel tank, and it helps keep the whole system under the correct pressure. If your check engine light turns on immediately after a fill-up, pull over and make sure the cap isn’t loose — or still on your car’s roof.

The check engine light will stay on most of the day and the engine will continue to run just fine. The check engine light does go off every so often. I have the E-Tec diagnostic software on my laptop so I hooked it up to check for faults.

Every car has an assortment of car warning lights on the dashboard and they all have a different meaning. The check engine light is easily identified. It looks like an engine and typically includes words such as “check.” Usually yellow or red.

Sometimes, multiple sensors send signals, indicating clues that something bigger has gone awry. You can still drive with the light illuminated, assuming the car is running and driving fine, but you should get it checked out as soon as possible.

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Ruth Doyle