The sole function of the 'check engine' light is not totally restricted to malfunctioning oxygen sensors. There are a myriad of things that can cause this warning indicator to illuminate on the dashboard. When it come on, there is a code number then stored in the computer's memory - requires a special tool to read that code number and then interpret that number into plain language we can understand. The tool is quite expensive ... not what the ordinary DIY home garage wanna be mechanic would buy to use maybe once or twice a year. Places like Autozone will read the codes for a nominal fee. At least, that done, you will know what the problem really is. Shooting from the hip in troubleshooting car problems is not the best solution. Chances are, those oxygen sensors were okay and didn't even need to be replaced. Get it checked out to find out the real problems.
Then you may want to have a mechanic check it out.
There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.
Every sensor on the engine and transmission can cause the light to come on.
If the check engine light it on a 2002 Hyundai Accent on one of the sensors is malfunctioning. The computer is acknowledging this and alerting the driver that there is a problem in the engine.
Yes but the check engine light will be on.
No, diesels don't have O2 sensors.
I had all sensors replaced in my 03 Trailblazer and the check engine light stiil comes on. Why?
There is not one sensor. All the ECM sensors are tied to the check engine light.
well I read about this happening somewhere else I cant really recal it but from what I remember the o2 sensors where changed and then there is a problem in the wiring with o2 sensors
There are many sensors that can trip the check engine light to come on.
The check engine light is triggered by the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM receives information from many sensors and determines when to illuminate the check engine light.
i just changed my batterys out on my truck now my check engine light is on?