kenimes 42 Posted August 13, 2008 So I guess the verdict is in......just ignore the thing eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted August 13, 2008 If the check engine light is on there it's NOT a serious problem. If it is still running fine, don't worry about it. It's probably either oxygen sensor or gas cap right on correctly or you put gas in it with it running. Those are normally the ones that makes the light come on when it is still running good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted August 13, 2008 Yea, Grease Monkey did a full service oil change yesterday before I brought it to a friends shop, and they mentioned the gas cap as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted August 13, 2008 If it still has four wheels, and isn't making a LOUD ticking noise while at idle... drive it like you stole it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2this 1 Posted August 13, 2008 The check engine light isnt a big deal, if it starts blinking then worry about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted August 13, 2008 The check engine light isnt a big deal, if it starts blinking then worry about it WHY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted August 13, 2008 The check engine light isnt a big deal, if it starts blinking then worry about it Is that particular to Dodge makes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
new2this 1 Posted August 13, 2008 check engine lights are usually an emissions related problem, If it starts to blink that means its doing catalyst damage. I run an automotive shop in AZ and here you cant forget about them because the state will fail you if your check engine light is on when emissions time rolls around each year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted August 13, 2008 Damn thing just passed emissions about 4 weeks ago....... :- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted August 13, 2008 Advance Auto & Auto Zone does a free diagnostic & resets the check engine lights here in Md . I have a 98 Mazda Protege . supposed to get mid 30's mpg . The check engine light has been on & it gets 47 mpg on the road I'm not letting anybody touch it . It's been like that for a year & no holes in the piston from being too lean . Wish i knew how to replicate whatever the issue is Rodger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted August 13, 2008 Advance Auto & Auto Zone does a free diagnostic & resets the check engine lights here in Md . I have a 98 Mazda Protege . supposed to get mid 30's mpg . The check engine light has been on & it gets 47 mpg on the road I'm not letting anybody touch it . It's been like that for a year & no holes in the piston from being too lean . Wish i knew how to replicate whatever the issue is Rodger Auto Zone is not supposed to clear the light as it is company policy not to. The reason being is if you did have a problem and was going to go straight and trade it in. But they do it anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted August 13, 2008 If the check engine light is on there it's NOT a serious problem. If it is still running fine, don't worry about it. It's probably either oxygen sensor or gas cap right on correctly or you put gas in it with it running. Those are normally the ones that makes the light come on when it is still running good. Five, same thing on my Chevy Silverado....... gas cap. All I could think about was that it was going to cost hundreds of dollars..... whew what a relief! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites