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Check engine light came on temporay

Check engine light came on temporaril, now off whats that mean

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It means that the computer has recognized a fault in the engine computer system, and turned on the light to let you know that there is a problem. You can go to Auto Zone and they will check for any codes with a scan tool.

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Often , if the check engine light goes off, it is usually caused by an intermittent condition, such as a cylinder misfire, or similar. One thing to try is to get your car scanned to see what code is stored. Most auto parts stores will scan your car for free, and let you know what has happened. This way you can get some knowledge towards solving your problem.

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If it was the yellow check engine light it means it detected a fault code causing it to come on because of a misfire in the ignition system, take it to auto zone and have them check the codes to see what trouble code it is, you may be getting close to needing a tuneup. It will have stored what is called a soft code. If it happens again then it will have detected another misfire or a malfunction of the 02 sensor. If it starts flashing on and off rapidly then you need to get it to a shop right away before it damages the catalytic converter. If it was the red Oil light it means the oil may be low so check the engine oil light to see if it is low if not then it may need to have the oil changed. hope this helps.

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