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VectarYguy
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Nov 18, 2009, 9:09 AM

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Hi, hope someone can help.

Y reg Vectra, 3 lights on, car unpredictable... engine pinking.

VectarYguy
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Nov 18, 2009, 9:11 AM

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(This post was edited by VectarYguy on Nov 18, 2009, 9:15 AM)

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Nov 18, 2009, 11:20 AM

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The one on the left means you have a bulb out somewhere.

The middle one is the check engine light.
The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired.

Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.

The last one is the ABS light and works much as the check engine light does but refers specifically to the ABS (anti lock brakes) system and requires more specialized equipment to access the module.

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