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Reasons your check engine light comes on and how to interpret it

When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or ...
SlashGear

3 Ways To Identify Check Engine Light Codes Without A Scanner

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems have been around since the 1980s and were developed to help limit harmful automotive exhaust emissions. Between 1988 and 1995, U.S.-built vehicles came with what's ...
Ars Technica

2007 Prius check engine light help!

So we are poor college students and just bought a 2007 Prius. The car seemed to be in good condition when we bought it and has a 100% clean history on auto checker. However, it does have 140,000 miles ...
jdpower

Check Engine Light - What It Means and What to Do About It

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...
Consumer Reports

What Does the Check Engine Light Look Like, and What Does It Mean?

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...
Decatur Daily

Car Shakes at Idle: Check for Multiple Fault Codes

Dear Doctor: My 2009 Toyota Camry with 199,600 miles has a check engine light showing the codes P0101 and P0170. I have already replaced the MAF sensor, PCV valve, throttle body, the car's computer, ...