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The functions of the check engine light.
It s a simple task that takes less than two minutes.
When the computer determines that something has gone wrong it logs a diagnostic trouble code and turns on the check engine light letting you know that you can scan for the code with your code reader.
Free check engine light help is one of several free services offered by o reilly auto parts.
When your check engine light comes on a trouble code will be stored in one or more of your vehicle s computers.
Vehicles after 1996 and most canadian vehicles after 1998.
The vp39 works with most obdii protocol vehicles so you ll be covered with most u s.
Here are some others.
Some of the ways will even be free.
A solid glowing check engine light could be indicating a problem that is easily fixable.
That same check engine light could come on for anything from a serious engine or transmission problem all the way down to a loose gas cap.
How to check your own check engine light with fix finder self service 1.
At a local auto parts store most auto parts stores will have an obd ii scanner on hand to check the obd ii pid service codes and will do it for free.
Ignorance is not bliss do not panic but don t ignore that light especially if it is flashing.
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When trying to find out what tripped your check engine light there are quite a few ways that you can check what the trouble code is.
When your check engine light comes on you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away.
The unit offers check engine light functionality freeze frame options i m readiness and vin call up capabilities.
The unit also features a bright dtc definition display and an easy to use interface.
How to read your check engine light with fix finder.