Your check engine light came on, now what? Why's it on, can the car be driven, what's it mean? In this video, we answer all those questions and more regarding the check engine light. Thanks for watching! GoTech.com
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@erwinallen23094 жыл бұрын
I think a scanner tool should be built into the car
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Erwin, did you know some cars can display trouble codes via the dash or radio. Chrysler and Cadillac are both the ones that come to mind right off the top of my head. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@lovelife21862 жыл бұрын
Yess
@talaifinamounga43242 жыл бұрын
Yes save money for us and let us know what is wrong before taking it to the mechanic
@iansimpson2812 Жыл бұрын
Talaifina if you live in usa you can take your car to O'Reillys and they will let you borrow their scan tool for free
@erwinallen2309 Жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining I’m not talking about a scanner that just gives you codes I’m talking about the expensive scanners that mechanic’s use to diagnose your car.
@steveo7828124 жыл бұрын
I think the best explanation I have ever heard is if it is a red light or a flashing light, then you shouldn't drive the vehicle (i.e. red brake light, flashing yellow check engine light, etc.). If it is a yellow light, then it is a warning light, which means you should have it checked out, but you should still be able to drive it home or to a shop.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, that makes sense! Just like a traffic light :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@giftysworld99882 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what we have but we are 740km from home and it's saturday, no repair shops til monday 😭
@ronaldderooij17744 жыл бұрын
Great to know. My old Citroën had a check engine light, but instead of flickering, it would turn on a red light with "stop" written on it. That light was not only replacing the flickering check engine light, but also a reduction in pressure in the hydropneumatic suspension, brake failiure in one circuit, low oil pressure, severe overheating of the engine, etc. "Stop" meant "Stop" and the check engine light meant "check engine soon". I wish other manufacturers would take this as an idea.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ronald, thanks for watching! That makes sense, stop means stop. Pretty simple haha! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@bobvansand63463 жыл бұрын
Correct mate! One central big green bowl, suppliing hydrolics and all the breaks, yellow plastic floater is to be between 2 red lines, near the reservoir. Citroen is very very unique and best suspension in the world, isnt it? , from Belgium, Europe,grtz Bob🇧🇪🍺
@dabio60052 жыл бұрын
Eer
@dabio60052 жыл бұрын
Reedre
@abentahar3 ай бұрын
My Citroen c3 is flashing red ,I recently bought it , is 10 years old, should I exchange it or keep it? It is in the garage right now ,
@ZombieDaveAZ4 жыл бұрын
That check engine light is the greatest salesman that all auto parts stores have. The dealership starts @ $100 and up to read the DTC's while auto parts stores will read the codes for free. "Oh it looks like you need a gas cap or the machine says you need an O2 sensor. And so it goes. The DTC's give you a starting point to diagnose. How YOU read or diagnose the codes can be the difference between a $10 repair or $1000 repair. This is a great video. Thanks for taking the time to post it. 👍
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! It for sure can the difference. A DTC is a path, nothing more. :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@bobvines002 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining What about a 2009 Camry with a check engine light, but throwing _NO_ codes? Last year the DTC code led me to the (or only _a_ single or several?) repair, but the light wouldn't go out. These wasn't and still isn't any power loss.
@darlenespatafore73572 жыл бұрын
I've driven cars for years with check engine lights on. Lmao 🤣
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Hey Darlene, many many people have. By us, we have to get emissions testing done every other year in order to register the vehicle. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@mikechiodetti44824 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. I wish more drivers would watch and listen to this video! When a vehicle is towed in to the shop. Why? MIL light came on, then flashed. Driver kept pushing down more on the throttle. So, instead of bringing the vehicle in when the light came on, so the people in the van pool could get another vehicle while this one was being repaired, this one had to be towed in, riders were late to work and I found the cat melted down and the engine couldn't breathe! It was a misfire due to a loose spark plug wire! Office workers!
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, thanks for watching! So true, something so simple and cheap really ended up costing them a ton! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@amateurmakingmistakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! I had this problem late last year in my 2014 Jeep and the user's manual (printed about a decade ago) advised me not to worry if it went off after a few driving cycles. A month or so ago, the MIL started to intermittently light up again and I downloaded the latest digital user's manual, which advised me to get it checked out! The updated user manual provided very different answers. Anyway, I had it diagnosed the other day and the oxygen sensor and a brake sensor will be replaced when the parts arrive. Your video provides reassuring advice. Kudos to you!
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, You're welcome! Thanks for reaching out.
@nattykinggh43483 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike.. I called my friend and he told me to ignore. Your video has helped me a lot. I'm calling the mechanic right away. Thanks a lot
@catherinejohnson49972 жыл бұрын
GOD bless y'all for sharing and caring
@catherinejohnson49972 жыл бұрын
You guys are the greatest ! GOD bless everyone in ( involved !
@sherrylepinski6176 Жыл бұрын
A lot of people say ignore it. I don't if it comes on it is on for a reason .
@wyattoneable4 жыл бұрын
Great subject and expertly explained. I'm glad you hit on the "flashing MIL light" being serious. That's important for drivers to know about.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Wyatt, yeh for sure. Nobody likes killing the cat! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@orlandomordechai70123 жыл бұрын
i realize it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch new series online ?
@mikeadams69364 жыл бұрын
Great public service video Mike. Should be playing on a loop in repair shop waiting rooms.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
For sure Mike, make it happen!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@sharonjackson16533 жыл бұрын
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@kostadinos95814 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike, valuable info as always :) Hope you and your family are keeping healthy, well & safe during these crazy times...
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kosta Dinos, thanks for watching! We're good here, hope you are as well! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@abnermakate37693 жыл бұрын
Mine is corsa lite is flashing red lite
@allenleavell28473 жыл бұрын
Wish we had mechanics like you in my area... Most of these guys around here are pretty much just parts changers
@lyndapussell67497 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good to know what that light is for. Taking car to garage tomorrow.
@leeiloilocity9705 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info. May God bless you for sharing most important info. New driver here.
@HouseCallAutoRepair4 жыл бұрын
The level of mental overload, and being an "essential" is making it super difficult to create content. Glad you're able to do so. Hopefully I can get back to it soon...
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey HouseCallAutoRepair, you're exactly right. Times like these cloud the creativity in the brain. I'm just thankful I have cars to work on to film, except for in this video haha! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@manuelsalvatierra29404 жыл бұрын
Great quick vid. We got a check engine light for covid19. It was ignored a few months and now here we are. Air is cleaner so that's a plus. Keep rocking those rock auto magnets
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Manuel, thanks for watching dude! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@ianhawdon36806 ай бұрын
Oh to go back to the days when computers did not control your car
@waitinginthepipeline Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, clear and concise information.
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video! ~Mike
@nicknicu17874 жыл бұрын
Good to know Mike! I just put black tape over it because that thing gets annoying after a while! 😁
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, where I live in WI I wouldn't be able to register my vehicle...they can see through black tape hahaha! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@nicknicu17874 жыл бұрын
GoTech Same here in New York Mike,I was just kidding around... 👍😁
@KazanKhan78626 күн бұрын
I have a 7 year old Toyota Corollla. Recently after cleaning the throttle body.I hear a ticking sound. But the engine delivers normal power and is operating as normal as I remember, and there is no engine light. Should I be concerned ?
@timswansonn688211 ай бұрын
I've got a 90 Toranado it has on board diagnostics they work great
@umeshgarg9752 жыл бұрын
Hello yesterday yellow check engine light came in my bmw 330i xdrive. I used the OBD2 scaner to scan it and found one code “P13c0”. What does it mean and should i go to mechanic or should i erase it ?
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry to hear you're having issues. That code is related to the BMW VANOS system. Clearing it will likely only result in it coming back on. It would probably be best to have the car looked it. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor
@ayeshashahid3400 Жыл бұрын
Hey thank you for this informative video. I have kia soul 2016, i noticed yesterday that light ON
@betod31132 жыл бұрын
Mine turn off all of the sudden how weird.. didn't turn on anymore maybe cuz I started my truck and didn't warm it up and left liked that I noticed that later I parked it for alot of hrs and turned it on and icon wasn't there anymore how weird.. I checked oil everything and everything okay how weird..
@rodjspowell472011 ай бұрын
I call it the high anxiety light, because it is designed to panic people into a taking the car to the garage where someone will plug a computer in delete the fault charge you through the nose you drive off, thinking that the issue has been resolved only to find a couple of days later on it comes again so you have the hippy hippy shake shake where the garages rip you off right left and centre for me. I totally ignore the light when it comes on. It doesn’t affect the power of the car so whatever the issue is it is mine there and I’m not paying garage to plug a computer in the sod all
@sadharshanboodoo72153 жыл бұрын
mines is on sometimes and off sometimes. been so for 5 years
@emmalou43933 ай бұрын
I hit and went over a big pothole which I couldn’t avoid due to on coming forward traffic.. due to this I lost a bit of control of the car so it took me off the road a bit but managed to drive back on (this was just in seconds) and now my check light flash is on
@lduranceau8046 Жыл бұрын
My MIL light came on yesterday in my Q3 Audi 2020. But it is not flashing. The manual says it can be one of two things: the catalytical converter or the gas fill-up door being loose. Why would Audi assign 2 completely different causes for this? CRAZY.
@the1andonly1allah132 жыл бұрын
Hi go tech thanks for information and advice im having this problem on my car, engine light appeared i was driving and speed decreased all of sudden i didn't know what to do i kind of panicked 😱😁 , this is very very informative video for me thanks a lot .
@Alex-xn2yu2 жыл бұрын
I have an issue that says I have a Bad Eccentric Shaft Sensor it just only that I had it diagnosed to my Dealer & the Check Engine light came out so I’m kind confused 🤔 if is the same problem or is another one 😫😫 2012 338i bmw
@carmel-wayfinder54013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information 👍🏼
@kevinavery25183 жыл бұрын
love the rock auto magnet collection
@shauno36974 жыл бұрын
I talked to your cousin's uncle's friend said he couldn't do it, but he knows a guy out in the sticks who works for beer. Welcome to Wisconsin. :D
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Shaun, sounds like you know Wisconsin pretty well ;) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@shauno36974 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining, Try to pronounce Lake Nebagamon in your next video. I grew up there.
@michaeldande2 жыл бұрын
mY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON thanks for the video now here is my story i drive a 2007 Toyota Mark x its has the 4GR engine this Engine is similar OR almost Similar to the engine in Lexus is250, many years ago i developed a minor problem with transmission Which seemed to clear away by itself the car Would REV so high(4000RPM) and the rev will not match the speed it was engaging gears 1, 2, 3 but omitting 4 ,5,6 reported to mechanic .. all he did was disconnect the negative side of the battery terminal and reconnect it back then the car performed well with no problem Many months later this problem came once in a while and i did resolve it by disconnecting the battery terminal the problem became more and or routine service i asked the dealer to service my gear box by changing the ATF which was done and problem still persisted, one day on routine battery service the technical told me my battery voltage is low(9.0)V There was no Check engine light , no Battery flashing all good) He Said "U NEED TO REPLACE YOUR ALTERNATOR SOON"look like the alternator is not charging well, he allowed me to drive Few weeks later the Starter died and we had to replace it after replacing the STARTER 2 months passed by and the second STARTER ALSO died we replaced it with a new STARTER thereby after 3 months the ALTERNATOR "DIED/FAILED" question 1 WAS THE POOR OR LOW VOLTAGE FROM THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE STARTERS TO DIE? 2. WAS THE LOW VOLTAGE ALSO CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO MALFUNCTION we replaced THE ALTERNATOR and on that replacement we got a volt reading of 12.4V now back to the Transmission the problem became more common NOW I HAD to always reset the ECU by disconnecting the negative side of the battery every time i want to drive and when i switch off the car if i have to drive it i have to reset by the same procedure and this became annoying on diagnostic no error code was captured THEN gear box dealer decided we replace the shift solenoid which we did all 8 of them same problem car shift 123 not 456 Very annoying he then decided its an electrical problem then we took to electrician he Scanned said error codep0176( shift body solenoid c remain open) learning p603 engine stall history He said he cannot fix my car because which 2 " am not sure if its the gear box or ECU OR WIRING" GAVE ME MORE HEADACHE 3.Imay be forced to strip off the car and that is too much of a job to do definitely Replaced TIL I SAW THIS VIDEO QUESTION 1 from my history do u think this is an ECU PROBLEM 2.I CANT FIND A TRANSMISSION WIRING DIAGRAM ANYWHERE ON THS CAR WILL CHANGING THE ECU NEW ECU BE A HELP remember the disconnecting and connecting battery terminal to reset then the car wud function well Please help my e mail mikdan2006@yahoo.com mik2013@gmail.com 1 Auto Buddy
@MTChee2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike I have just sent my Mazda3 for a check due to the engine and stability light indicator shown. The mechanic told me I should change the engine mount which cost 300 dollars each on both side. So my question is can this be the case or he just ripping me off?
@NermR9 ай бұрын
Hello I have the engine ligt turned on my vw golf hatchback 2013, what may be the issue. Earlier the same day I had the gas cap turning on. I fixed that and when I was going back home the engine light turn on.
@jesusrivera9201 Жыл бұрын
Yesterday I did the state inspection, everything was fine and I pass it. The next day the check light came on, what could have happened?
@otisplunk25993 жыл бұрын
The Money Light! Maybe it should be green?
@GoTechTraining3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh it should be Otis, but then people would think its a good thing when it's on...haha! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@MimiS907 Жыл бұрын
What you are saying right now is happening to my car now. Do you know a mechanic in AStoria NY?
@NorbyBreda Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful and informative!
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Norby! ~Mike
@catherinejohnson49972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for information , appreciate it all ...
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Catherine! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@anthonymallard46286 ай бұрын
Mines been on for months don’t know why but my car runs the same as it always did
@rqn19983 ай бұрын
Same and had it taken to a qualified mechanic whom did all sorts of things and cannot work out why it's on? He had it for 4 days in Sydney Australia. I'm driving with it on with no performance problems at all?
@petemoss96934 жыл бұрын
Good Video . . . Looking at your cabinet behind you it looks like you order lots of parts from Rock Auto because of all the magnets - I too have many of them in my shop .
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete, thanks for watching. Yeh, i've built up quite the collection over the years :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@Probowler372 жыл бұрын
My check engine light in my Montero Sport won't stay off. I have taken it to 4 different mechanics and none of them can properly figure out what's wrong. Even with a computer. Between the 4 mechanics, the car has probably spent at least a month total in the shop with still no answers. What should I do?? I'm out of ideas other than just driving it off a cliff and hopefully then that light will turn off!
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Hey JRoberts37, sorry to hear of your troubles on this Montero. Do you know what trouble code you're dealing with? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@Probowler372 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining Hi! I went by AutoZone and the code read as P0506. It listed things like... -Faulty idle air control motor -Vacuum leaks -Dirty and/or defective throttle body -Faulty power steering pressure switch -Blockage in the air intake or exhaust -Problem with an internal engine component -Defective PCV valve -Faulty PCM
@Probowler372 жыл бұрын
Not as bad as I thought. I have taken this car to 4 different mechanics and none of them have found exactly what is wrong, which is strange.
@btstiebestie6080 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video. I kinda understood it but I have a question. In our car, this engine sign wasn't blinking and when we went to Honda Service, they told us that I think, not sure, oxygen censor was wet due to car going through flooded roads and said its something to do with oxygen. So, my question is, in this case, do you think the engine is broken due to oxygen thing being wet due to floods and heavy rain, or there is different cause?
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hello, The oxygen sensor may have been damaged from the water and this can cause your check engine light to turn on. Ryan Wilsing
@btstiebestie6080 Жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining Omg thank you so much! It helped a lot!!!
@Hammy900 Жыл бұрын
Good video Mike, I just got a Honda CRV 2011 model, and at one point the check engine light turned on and after 3 days I believe (I didn't drive it I had another car my grandma's car) I took it to my dealership who sold me the car and the light went away, a couple weeks later (which is now) the light turned back on.
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey Jayden, thanks for watching! Any idea what the trouble code is?
@Hammy900 Жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining No idea, well at the time of this comment when i got up in the morning to go to school, the light was gone, so i just went on with my day. Thank you for replying, although NOW i had the car battery stop when i let the air conditioner run without the engine running, luckily through jumper cables i got it running again and got home safely, now my radio isn't working and it says ENTER CODE, any idea what that's all about?
@dfields95114 жыл бұрын
Great vid on this Also keep a cheep Obd2 scanner in the car or app on phone so you can read the exact code once you learned how to use the tool.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey D Fields, thanks for watching! For sure, they can definitely help and they are really cheap these days. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@dfields95114 жыл бұрын
GoTech I like the cheep Ancel AD410
@IBenZik4 жыл бұрын
From Waukesha, thank you.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, a fellow Wisconsinite! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@SmittySmithsonite4 жыл бұрын
Nice job, Mike! 👍🍻
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Smitty, thanks!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@chrissmith76553 жыл бұрын
Hi, on my car that is emmissions warning, check engine light has a wrench superimposed on the same icon.
@GoTechTraining3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, thanks for watching! Yeh, never cars have a emissions warning light and a service light...nothing like making things confusing, right? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@bumperxx12 жыл бұрын
I was going a 125 miles an hour And I use the Breaks Then all of a sudden I couldn't go anywhere it was like the transmission was stuck in neutral. So I put the car in neutral and coasted off of the highway. I turned the vehicle off and turned it back on the and I could shift the gears again. Now my check engine light is on..
@Trainupachild20242 жыл бұрын
Hello, my check engine light came on and is steady, I have been hearing a clanking sound coming from the front near the tyres. I was advised to use the scanner to check for issues which I did and it found no fault codes, then I was advised to delete the codes and see if the check engine light comes back on but it didn't but I still hear the clanking when driving at a slow speed, this goes away once I speed up. HELP!!!!!!!!! this is my first car which is a hybrid
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shaneek, thanks for watching! If the check engine light is on, there's a trouble code stored. Sometimes it depends on the tool used to pull the codes. A simpler code reader may not have the access of a professional diagnostic scan tool. therefore, you may not see any codes when in fact there were some in there. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@Trainupachild20242 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining Thank you so much for responding. I went to the mechanic today as we were in lockdown due to covid and found a small pebble lodged in the tyres which was causing the clanking sound. He did however change the disc pads which were almost done and checked other areas which were for the most part fine. Thanks again.
@Alex-xn2yu2 жыл бұрын
You have a new subscriber
@bobvansand63463 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, u talk sense , thx brother, from Belgium Europe, bob🇧🇪🍺👌
@GoTechTraining3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bob, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@bobvansand63463 жыл бұрын
Great content mates! Great job!
@king_piratezzz45812 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much very usefull.
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@archieboldseanokeng4781 Жыл бұрын
What does it mean when the check engine light appears and disappears only to appear after about a week or so and disappears again?🤷
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Could mean a lot of things. The check engine light comes on to warm you of an emissions problem. Even if it goes out, there may still be a trouble code stored. I suggest having that trouble code retrieved as your first step. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@cstar28394 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. Again
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Cstar! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@lovelife21862 жыл бұрын
If you have the check engine light and your vehicle is going in backwards what do you do
@sunnyosuh78992 жыл бұрын
How do I solve this the check engine light blinking problem..
@1smae100 Жыл бұрын
I got traction control light along with malfunction indicator lamp/check engine light 🤔
@mtlded5156 Жыл бұрын
My Honda Civic tells me to check emission system and the transmission but when I turn off the car and turn it back on the check transmission disappears
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey MTL DED, first step will be to pull the trouble codes and analyze them. Any idea what you have? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@sanchoshima Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike. The check engine light on my 1992 Volvo 960, which has less than 100,00 miles, recently started to remain on. What could possibly cause this to happen? Could it be the transmission fluid needs to be changed or is there a part that needs to be replaced?
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hi Sanchoshima, With there being so many possibilities that can cause a check engine light. The first step in fixing this issue would be to find a way to read the codes store in the engine computer. Ryan Wilsing, Technical Instructor
@sanchoshima Жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining thank you
@kimienick67214 ай бұрын
Change all your fuel or gas filter specially inside tank or near tank...
@pirihern93294 жыл бұрын
Po447 and po448 corrossion pcm 06 sti 1800 dollars to replace and match up keys. Prior po442 and 456 bought autool smoke machine fixed myself bad charcoal canister, bad purge solenoid and 2 vacuum hoses. Big pain and big money spent total 3300 dollars
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Woah that sounds like a rough one Piri Hern, sorry to hear that! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@bepeas80 Жыл бұрын
I just got a flashing check engine light 😩😩😩,so what’s next? Replace my Cadillac converter?
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey, that's not good! You need to fix what is causing the misfire before it kills the catalytic convertor.
@bepeas80 Жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining gonna change the spark plugs and coils,Hopefully that does the job.
@tlchief9907 Жыл бұрын
mike where are you can I bring my truck to you?in CA
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry we are in Wisconsin! ~Mike
@isblessed57852 жыл бұрын
Dealership service department told me they reset it because they couldn’t find anything wrong and it’s still periodically comes on and today,y car acting like it’s trying to cutoff
@pablotanja24052 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for the video
@mikechiodetti44824 жыл бұрын
Oh ya. I hope you and your family are all well. Take Care, Stay Safe.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
We are doing well, thanks Mike! Hope you and the family are doing well too! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@VSTV19934 жыл бұрын
My MIL on my 2012 polo 1.2tsi came on for about 5 start ups then it goes off for a certain amount of start ups and so on. The only code thats up is a 0447 for function limitation voltage to high
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey VS TV, is that supposed to be a P0447? If so, check for power and ground to the vent solenoid. It's basically an open circuit code. Either it's missing power, ground, or the vent is shot. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@VSTV19934 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining i will have a check on that, iv also been told it could be my alternator regulator because i forgot to mention, sometimes when i turn my heater on hot and the blower on 2 or more, something starts clicking intermittently from my headlight switch area and when the click happens all my lights inc. Headlights go Dim for a split second as if theres a relay drawing extra power
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey, yeh take a look at that battery voltage. May be a bit low! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@billyyoder81714 жыл бұрын
You should first plug in your "Fixed" diagnostic dongle so you know exactly what is wrong so the mechanic won't be able to rip you off 😂. Just kidding. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hahah Billy, you've been watching those ads! Thanks for watching. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@outsidethecubicle223 жыл бұрын
Mine engine light been on 5 years. Changed gas cap..that wasn't it. Just ordered that fixit device
@KSOTHIRTEENTHFLOOR Жыл бұрын
Great video
@dominicdo4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike i have a off topic question for you. What would cause a car to have these trim numbers? STFT -28 LTFT -28 then 5 seconds later it jumps to STFT -15 LTFT -10 and about a minute later it shows STFT +20 LTFT +15. I found it odd that STFT and LTFT jumped to -28 at exactly the same time. Could a faulty O2 cause these kind of reading? or perhaps a bad computer? had a dtc for system too lean but looking at the data it also runs rich somtimes.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
That's strange. Remember, the jump you may be seeing is trimming during different load conditions. Many cars trim in "buckets" where it has a set trim for a set rpm/load. Is this at idle or driving that you see the jumps? What kinda car are you working on? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@dominicdo4 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining yes the readings are at idle. I'm not the one working on the car but I'm guessing it's a 2013 cruise
@SmittySmithsonite4 жыл бұрын
@@dominicdo Those cars are notorious for blowing out the PCV valve due to a faulty turbo check valve. To replace the PCV valve, you have to replace the entire valve cover. Usually the air leak will make them whistle, or squeak - almost sounds like a belt chirp. Whoever owns that car, recommend to them to buy something different. This is probably just the beginning of all the problems they'll be dealing with on that one. 😉
@SmittySmithsonite4 жыл бұрын
RAPHAEL LETHERY - Yes, It will go bad again eventually.
@throttlebottle59064 жыл бұрын
fuel composition/blend issues and going nuts thinking it has high ethanol levels? (assuming flex fuel vehicle) is the driver refueling often and only making short trips causing ethanol stacking, moisture issues? topping off at the pump flooding charcoal cannister and/or maybe a leaking purge solenoid? leaky and dirty injectors or pressure regulator, leaking fuel into intake after sitting and leaning out once running? enough guessing game, now go diagnose it lol
@AncelGlobal4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Go tech team, your diagnostic training video is really great! Can we have a chance to do something great video together? Your professionalism is what we need. Thanks, maybe we can have a long-term cooperation in the future.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks! What did you have in mind? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@AncelGlobal4 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining Hi, Mr. Mike Becker, I just sent the email, “Cooperation Request from Autoolsee”, please contact me if interested, thanks!
@anllpp Жыл бұрын
Could new spark plugs cause the warning light?
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, If they are the proper spark plugs for the vehicle, i'd have to say no. ~Mike
@James-fs4rn4 жыл бұрын
👍 stay well my friend!
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, you as well! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor
@Bushcraft2429 ай бұрын
I noticed the dodge starter was installed when i got the caravan
@travishayward77088 ай бұрын
Explains why I have an engine light on with an Evap leak lol
@tajdaraziz45774 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tajdar Aziz! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@tajdaraziz45774 жыл бұрын
@@GoTechTraining I found your video particularly useful because I had this issue with my W211. First my mechanic added a fluid to clean up the fuel lines and now I have asked him to change spark plugs and filters. It was long overdue anyway. The check engine light is already gone but I (being too caring about my car) wanted to change these things. So, a big thank you to you.
@upliftingthehood7936 Жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! ~Ryan
@fda19723 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!
@joesbeard2 жыл бұрын
I’ve taken my Chevy Spark in and they can’t find the problem. Ugh!
@GoTechTraining2 жыл бұрын
Hey JR, thanks for watching! What's going on with the Spark? Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@deanguando13358 ай бұрын
The problem could be in the instrument panel cluster itself.
@richardnewnham5178 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, Scanner tool is so cheap, they ought to be on without going to a garage, but that is why they are not.
@alwayswinning37439 ай бұрын
2 years later same thing come on again lmao. Not blinking, but It's a refurbished engine - I need a new car - I got back home this time and It was leaking bad when I got back
@honesthonest46732 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much
@2blackcatz426Ай бұрын
I just spent $700 at mechanics and next day this check engine light comes on first time in 13yrs wtf????
@charly15664 жыл бұрын
Hola, soy de perú, no se puede configurar los subtitulos a español.
@dianecuthbertson37593 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@enriquepyrkhatbareh67512 жыл бұрын
I din get you please Explain in practical too
@kingjamesmayo8232 Жыл бұрын
Thank u bro
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
you are welcome, thank you for watching! ~Ryan
@alwayswinning37432 жыл бұрын
I filled my car with petrol on wed night, thursday morning I saw my check light blinking, god I just hope it's gas cap thingy
@darlenespatafore73572 жыл бұрын
When it blinks its serious.
@alyssasparks2001 Жыл бұрын
Same thing with mine, literally fine the whole entire time I had it until I put gas in an area a haven’t been to in awhile and now it’s acting up.
@markinkster92574 жыл бұрын
PSA's ??? Not what I prefer but if I can use it in my waiting room I'll quit complaining !!!
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, yeh not exactly "training" but I wanted to try something a little different. You're more than welcome to show it in your waiting room! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@garfieldgabay2548 Жыл бұрын
How to fix it
@GoTechTraining Жыл бұрын
Hey, that will depend entirely upon what trouble code is stored! ~Mike
@shewhat4389 ай бұрын
Mechanics charge more than what they supposed to get , we have to invent something a driver can fix his car easily
@richardcranium58394 жыл бұрын
if the light is on the electrical tape fell off lol
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
So true for so many people out there Richard! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor
@throttlebottle59064 жыл бұрын
@Sam S they eventually just burn out.. trust me
@olanrewajukikelomo6664 Жыл бұрын
How to fix check engine light
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@anthonyspencer62812 жыл бұрын
Wouldnt my cousins uncles friend by my dads friend?
@adampilarski7083 Жыл бұрын
Isn’t your cousin’s uncle’s friend probably just your dad’s friend? 😅
@dominicdo4 жыл бұрын
also known as the Idiot light.
@GoTechTraining4 жыл бұрын
Yeh, i've heard it called that as well. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor