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dougiefresh945
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Oct 28, 2010, 5:56 AM

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check engine light96 towncar	Sign In

how do I reset the check engine light? What caused it to come on in the first place,I've been told it is emission related.Are we talking sensors,filters or what? Will it hurt the car to keep driving it?Why does it stall as that's one of the symptoms. Is this a expensive thing to fix? Can I fix it or are special tools required? Thanx for any help people.

Hammer Time
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Oct 28, 2010, 6:11 AM

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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.

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chickenhouse
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Oct 28, 2010, 9:07 AM

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I thought this one was for w2o's crystal ball!

way2old
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Oct 28, 2010, 3:20 PM

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OK. Guess there is too much dust on the ball. it can't tell me what the code is. Maybe if they listen to Hammer, we can get the code number and help with the repair. Maybe I will just dive into the Makers to see if I can see any clearer.

Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds

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