Thanks mate, advise very reassuring, Absolutely good advise

This was so helpful! I kind of panicked even though I did not notice anything different except for the engine light on. Have an appointment in a few days but it’s good to know I can continue driving it.!

Well explained if the car has not changed it driving performance in any way its usually ok to carry on, most of the time its to do with fuel admissions, years ago we didn't have these warning lights apart from oil, battery ect, now its to hopefully stop breakdowns in advance, get the nearest garage to plug in there mini computer to tell you what the problem is.

Thank you for your instructions to drivers ✌️

Thank you for you videos!

Yes. Been driving mine 3 years. Runs great!!

I had a 1996 Mazda 626, after about 100,000 kms. the engine light came on at which time I took it to the dealer who replaced multiple fuel related products. Still the light remained on, over the next 125,000 kms I had the transmission and engine rebuilt and still the light persisted. When I sold the car at 225,000 kms. the light was still on truly one of the most useless inventions ever installed in an automobile.

Thanks for this video!!!!

Super appreciate your advice bro'

Wow! Thank you for the helpful tips. I save a lot of money for not bringing in my car for a check up because the tech will want me to fix this and that. The car is still drivable and it’s been over a year, no sign of danger or funny noises. The car is over 220,000 miles and still going.

Great information thank you so much.

Thanks 4 the information

Thanks for the clear and useful information on this subject.

Thank you very much for a very good presentation very good information

Thanks for this advice.

Very helpful. Thank you

I appreciate this great video

Thanks for your help this video really helped

Been Driving my truck for six years, runs great...

I just bought a used $10k vehicle, got it home and the engine light came on. Lol. Your vid will de-stress my buyers remorse and let me sleep tonight. Great work, basic but so useful! 🙏🏼😊

Yes it helps so much to know the situations much better Tqvm

Thank you it's helpful

Hi found your channel after watching Scotty (the car guy). July 15 .22 I've flashing engine sign came up, Toyota 09,175,000miles, when I pressed gas padel not much power over 40 miles .afraid of stucked in highway, went mechanic ,he says, need change spark plugs and 1 wire cost 350.00 don't no much about car. Agreed to. Do work, fell like ripped off, if you desperate no choice from on if I see same sign I will not afraid driving learned good lesson from your vdo and subscribe to, will watch more Tkx for your suggestions ,wishing you. Grow your channel like Scotty car guy.

You are amazing best video ever

Thank you brother

You are a very good explainer

I've never had a car that didn't have the check engine light on. If it was off, I knew my battery was dead. My cars ran fine for years.

I appreciate this video and found it to be very helpful. I recently had my battery changed and within a few days ( I do not drive often or much when I go out as I work from home ), both the check engine yellow warning light and the AWD yellow warning lights came on. I am in the early stage of trying to figure this out, so I have turned to utube for some help. Thanks for what you do here.

Can anyone tell me what genius thought it was a good idea to have the "check engine" light come on for very minor issues? That doesnt seem to make a lot of sense.

I was ( been) driving around 2 years or more with a check engine light code P0500 I read from several comments that they had replaced more than once the VSS vehicle speedometer sensor and their problems would continue.... My advice is to take pictures before going for repairs,etc and do not leave without again checking. I engraved a replaced part, paid 72 for a new one and I arrived home with my engraved part. I requested what I had paid for and I got it because i had my evidence (my pictures). Most mechanics do not care because their bosses back them up into doing wrong things. I forgot my own advice days ago with a new battery. I forgot to check the installation the young guy for forcing into place... next day I saw smoke from starter plus the negative connector had melted and got embedded on the battery surface. Car had to be towed Today I also noticed the positive cable shorted, a half an inch hole showing wires. Made by the installer and his difficulty to hook up the battery firmly to its based? If I had looked I could have caught his unprofessional work to avoid today the cost of new parts plus repairs. We cannot trust mechanics or parts shop personnel. We are on our own and appreciative of videos like this and all others that try to help us.. Many thanks.

I had a check engine light on my 2010 Caravan for over 150,000 miles. Came on at 90,000 miles and sold it at 237,000 miles.

Fuel tank cap. My Mercedes check engine light would come on intermittently. I noticed it was after adding fuel. Stopped car, turned off engine, removed fuel tank cap then returned it to tank insert with three good clicks. Check engine light would stay off. I finally purchased a replacement fuel cap. Car runs better than ever. Check for faulty fuel tank cap.

Thank you.

Extremely good explanation with safety notes.I was driving good,need get gas.On a very rainy day stopped at Speedway gas first time generally I get from Shell or Bp.After driving out from gas station the check engine,tire and VSC came.Some one suggested to change gas cap which I will do.Some time these lights don't come and sometime does.Please advise.Thx

Most cars are still 100% mechanical machines. Almost always the problem that result in the engine light going on is typically due to a bad sensor. I have driven my 2002 Rav4 for the last 5~6 years with the check-engine light on and have had zero problems to date. Many vehicles today have their vehicle check engine light come on simply because the windshield washer reservoir is low on fluid. This is basically done by automotive manufacturers so that any person who lacks basic automotive background will think there is a major problem and take their car into a garage for further diagnosing which in turn will get screwed over by thieving money hungry lying mechanics. Great well thought out advice and good use of common sense is the key to determining if there is a major problem under the hood. Excellent video and advice for anyone owning a car 2000 or newer.

Thanks

Thank U so much bro

I've been driving around for 4 years with that light on there is no problem with it

It depends on the code and whatever else U notice regarding noises, fluids, and everything else from the listing of codes ... It is soo interesting and entertaining for senior citizens that do not work because they cannot due to disability. I feel sorry for those that do need to have a good working car daily. Just remember, those that live in Calif, and the other regulated states, that the sensor itself, may not be the culprit ( like in my case of the P0500) it was the speedometer itself, not the sensor (according to more online reading from other drivers) the one that maybe had a resistor or capacitor, or else (according to more input from other drivers) . I never got to find out myself. Plus, the last mechanic left me with door and seat belt bells ringing while I am driving every so often. As long as my brakes and power steering work, I keep driving.

Just had a check engine and wrench symbol appear and I’ve lost turbo. Got to wait a couple of days before my garage can look at it. Thanks for the advice as I was worried I wouldn’t be able to drive it as I need my car to get to work.

Brilliant advice tank you for sharing your superb knowledge with us. Does anyone know of or can recommend a decent obd2 scanner for an Audi Q5? Cheers!

Thank you for be honest.

We are on our way home from france to germany and after 2 hrs of driving, we got this check engine light (yellow). Then a warning light. We got so concerned because we are still 750km from our home. We called ADAC and they said they will come asap. They said, they will pick up our car and bring it to the repair shop. Maybe in 3 working days, we can have our car. 😭So we booked a hotel for a night. We waited and waited for ADAC. After five hours they said they will just pick our car on monday to have it "checked up". That means we have to stay in the hotel for days. We probably will drive tomorrow and hope our car will work just fine. So stressful, especially with three kids. I thought ADAC wont let u down, I'm wrong.

Hi that was great .I am from Togo west Africa

2003 Toyota Matrix XR - Changed coils and plugs. Autozone scanner said #4 mis fire prior. Car still shuts down soon after driving. Check engine light is on. Scanner also had a cat cov code.

A check engine light is usually an exhaust problem like a Catalytic converter, an O2 Sensor that needs to be replace, or it could be the spark plugs. It can even be the module ECM

I drove with my check engine light on for at most like 1 day only. It was only because I didn’t have time to see my mechanic that day. I also checked the code and it was running rich. The PCV valve just needed to be changed out. Easily done. I wouldn’t drive on a check engine light if it was something far more serious.

Hi my red engine light is on and people are saying it is a serious issue, i don't know what to do should i have it checked out? I rang a mechanic and he said it could be the engine belt because its over 100 thousand miles but I'm not sure when or if the engine belt was last changed and its very expensive, could you please help me please 🙏

Thank you for your videos. Firstly I had a tyre light signal and when I took my car to be checked there was a nail on my rear tyre but I had to replace with a new tyre as they say you can’t repair a Mini tyre. When it was replaced the sign didn’t disappear and it’s still there but I wonder if the engine light is caused by the tyre light but it’s now off and hopefully it won’t cause problems.

Good advise, my 09 insignia recently had the Check light on, but after 20 miles it's gone, I recogn it's the 02 censor problem, because stopping at traffic lights, the Idle speed went slightly up and Down, like to have your expert opinions. Thanks.

my car Accura 2003 runs smoothly but the AVT light (yellow) and a red brake light appear on the panel. What do these signs mean ? anything in danger?????

I've driven my car with the check light on for 3 years now😮

i went down a steep hill and something in my car (2007 prius) scraped on the front and then the check engine light turned on, a little worrying

Hey, love your talk about can I still drive if my engine light is still on. I just bought a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and while I was driving the engine light just came on and u was talking about the gas once I put gas in the top to seal the gas tank may be opened or the the top may be messed up to buy a new. Can I buy the top at any auto store like Auto Zone or do I have to go to a place of the actual dealer. Again love the video and it helped me a lot.

Check engine light on. I have a 96 Chrysler Intrepid, 3.3 litre v6, automatic. THAT, engine light is on, ever since i got it 4 years ago. NOTHING wrong with the engine, starts every time. Tranny in excellent condition. I only replaced the water pump, and starter , about a year ago, 1 1/2 yrs ago for starter. Must be a faulty sensor, somewhere......oh well. 310,000 on it, and only ' sweats ' a bit of oil, on the front seal. Goes about 5,000 km on a litre, of oil ; at oil / filter change time. Thanks, Despair-Repair, for the info. Any clue, as to what sensor, it may be. ?????? ?? 🖖 👋

May i ask , what is the problems of engine shot down when all mechanical parts of car in Good conditions, the fuels transfer to the engine correctly but when we start the engine it will be shout down. After some time the mechanic said it's a fuse problem and he fixed for a couple of days and then the problems started and also he fixed the second time after that the engine lights on when we drive faster or more accelerate but the horse power of the engine is not changed . Why the lights on and how can we stop such problems ? Model D4D 2004 model. Thanks in advance !!

Hello. I have watched several videos. I too like your video more than many others. I have a question. I have a 2009 Honda CRV EXL. I have a red check engine light and a flashing D light. I haven't driven it since...My question is...Will a mechanic use a scanner and allow me to see the error codes?? (Afraid of getting ripped off) And I popped the hood...it sounded like a slow leak...like small bubbles sizzling...

Mine has engine light on for over 3 years without issues😂

Yes. You can.

My 00 4runner hauled me around for 7 years with that engine light on,matter of fact,one morning I go out to crank my shit and there was no engine light on I was so surprised it felt like a dream,30 mins up the road that bitch came right back on lmfao

If your check engine light comes on and flashes, believe me Stop ✋️ right away.

Have a engine malfunction on my 08 focus after a battery change 6 years ago drives a treat but can't clear this warning even with obd possibly a sensor blown

A faulty AC servo motor can also cause engine check light to cames on or not

Hi, been driving my Mercedes W203 for more than half a year now, no issues , but today after I pumped in some petrol, I’ve driven about 10 mins down the road when the check engine light came on , the car runs as good as it has run before , no signs of oil leaks on the engine or even underneath, no smoke , no strange noises, should I get it off to a mechanic or wait a few days and see what’s going on? Thanks

My check engine light show when i ignite the engine but whem i start the engine it goes off wat does it mean 🙏🙏

Got a 2000 Rav4. The light has been on for 8 years.... My wife has a subaru Impreza. The light also has been on for about the same.... Been through all Mot's..... No problem....... I'm a mechanic..... BULLSHIT.

I took the instrument panel off my Peugeot 2litre turbo diesel which runs 100% ok and took out the bulb. No check engine light now and still running 100%.

I bought a Maruti Ecco star BS VI, 5 seater CNG 2020. Within a year during Covid 19, the vehicle starting and pick-up problems. The company had installed a defective silencer, catalyt is not found in silencer. Rather there was steel wool. The compay assured to replace it. But, failed to do so. Later, threatened me saying, the engine will get ceased, need to replace the silencer immediately. Its costs around 80,000/- this is a huge amount. (I also had bad experience of technicians in dealer service stations not identifying problems, over charging, billing for spares & consumables not used. Stoped going to company service center. Driving with light on for more than two years Maruti Ecco, I have no problem.

couldn't find the link to the other video you mention in your above video . Can you add it please.

What if it's on? But you haven't started the car yet? Is it still a problem? Or does it come up while driving thanks

YES YOU CAN

Toyota Alion. 2008 Model. After starting the engin, enging light appears in one minute time. How to know error code?

Without even watching 15 seconds, yes you can. The thing is you need to know what the code is, and what it affects. Mine and my wife's '04 durango has a CEL for the powersteering (which is basically fluid operated, but it does have a sensor that reads and measures a certain parameter). That said, if you have a misfire or anything that affects the actual performance of the vehicle, I'd highly recommend fixing it before actually driving it at all. Just my $0.02. :)

Short answer yes. Mine has been on for 5 years

You can always disconnect the battery to reset the computer.If the cars runs normal a reset probly will take care of it.I had that happen last week.I also fix my own car so I'm well versed in it.

Hi engine light can be caused by old petrol in the tank especially if it has been left sitting for a couple months l rebuild damage cars and when I finished a car l road test it for about 300 klm with a fresh tank of petrol. and re set the code .and no more problems. Cheers les from Adelaide south Australia

Can this cause engine light to come on?

What is vhl light mean

Hello, i have a peugeot 307 petrol 1.6 109 pk and my car has a check engine light problem it gives the code P0341 camshaft position sensor fault. But the problem is my car doesnt have this sensor installed and i had 2 times where i placed the tank cap the other way that the check engine light goes off i dont know what to do i went to a dealer to change the throttle body house the multibelt and other stuff but still this light is coming on i spend over 1000 euros already can you help out ?

I carry a scanner in my car I can check it straight away and know what the problem is best investment I have made

Can it go on if your low in transmission fluid

My question is it safe to drive my car with pending codes but no check engine light on and the car is running perfectly fine ? Should I take my car to the mechanic or wait until the check engine light comes on .

Anytime you want, Except during a smog check

What about injectors ?

my car is a gasoline what is the first step can I do if check engine light is on

Yes you can drive, but only straight to the Mechanic. ❤

I’m in

I speculate my battery is at fault. I thought catalytic converter, but my T-Mobile app that tracks my car states my voltage on my battery is low.

After replacing the timing belt, my check engine light came on. Could the problem have been caused by that?

I have the yellow or orange all the time amd the car just go well idk it never turned red what should.i do

I probably got one of the worst… the knock sensor P0332

Quiet simple if the check engine light comes on get the engine checked

I had a 1994 Buick Park Ave bought it with 190,000 miles the service engine soon light was I drove it til 301,000 then it died.... That light is just take ur money

Of course you can. Just don’t look at it while driving!

My Suzuki Swift 1.5 engine light was burning and garage found out that my katalysator sensor was defect. I drove with it 2.200km back to my country and my own garage repaired it. Nothing wrong with the engine.

Check engine light on VS. Check engine light on and flashing

All the time

Could this be in the fuse box... A dead fuse???

Mine been on six years and drives gone

What about injector issue...?