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when check light is on the comp goes into limp mode (basicly off),car runs better and gets better gas milage when check light is off. If light is flashing, it is seriouse and may result in costly damage if not repaired asap
You don't really fix this, it is a message. The check engine light tells you the car's computer has registered a problem (many of which are not serious) and has stored a code to help home in on the fault. Take the car to a mechanic or auto electrician to have this code read out. In the USA Autozone will do this too.
Then you can decide whether to try a fix yourself or not. You can post the trouble code here at Fixya for further advice.
Buy a cheap code reader ($20) and check your codes or go to your local parts place and some will read your codes for you for free.A blinking "check engine light" is a severe warning and the codes should be checked NOW.
An oil and air filter change will NEVER fix a check engine light. It would be helpful if you brought your car somewhere to scan the engine computer and determine what fault code/s have been registered. I promise this will be beneficial in trying to make the light go off. Sometimes something simple like an evaporative leak registered by filling the gas tank while the engine is running. In this case the light will likely reset itself after the next fill up. A gas cap itself can leak and trigger the engine light. There are a multitude of things that can turn the engine light on, it helps to narrow the field by having the engine scanned. I hope this helps!
im sure this has been fixed by now post says its 2 years old.
if that light is still on take it to an auto parts store and get it read for free. im sure that in 2 years a code should have registered for something get the code and what it means and repost
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