engine check light on
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engine check light on
engine check light on,
i don't know what's wrong with it,
someone say the engine stored fault codes,
do you think so?
should i get a code reader or code scanner to clear fault codes?
some suggestions.
i don't know what's wrong with it,
someone say the engine stored fault codes,
do you think so?
should i get a code reader or code scanner to clear fault codes?
some suggestions.
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No one responding to posts at this site and most other self help repair sites receives any compensation from the site owner, and often no thanks either.
Auto repair shops including the dealer are happy to take your money. Depending on their level of competence and greed, your problem may or may not be fixed; the cost may or may not be reasonable but you will certainly receive “help.”
A first step for anyone working on their car is to buy a shop manual. A Haynes manual at under $20 is good enough for most jobs. Or visit your local library who may have manuals or even on-line access to subscription auto info services.
Depending on the state you are in, auto parts stores may readout any codes for free or a small charge, you may be able to rent a code reader, etc. Or buy one, they are not that expensive.
If the Camry is 95 and older with 4 cylinder the car has its own built in code readout method using the check engine light. The 94-95 with V6 is a hybrid OBD system requireing a special interface cable for using a code reader.
Once you have the code(s) reference them to the info in the shop manuals. You can also post here but include the year and engine type of car, any symptoms and what fixes have been attempted.
The reason some posters may have a snobbish attitude is the problem asked about may have been discussed a number of times before in depth. A history search of the site would have provided these posts and solutions to the questions asked.
Guessing for Toy-Cam the issue is an emissions EVAP or EGR problem, both can have problems causing the check light to come but the car still operate OK.
Auto repair shops including the dealer are happy to take your money. Depending on their level of competence and greed, your problem may or may not be fixed; the cost may or may not be reasonable but you will certainly receive “help.”
A first step for anyone working on their car is to buy a shop manual. A Haynes manual at under $20 is good enough for most jobs. Or visit your local library who may have manuals or even on-line access to subscription auto info services.
Depending on the state you are in, auto parts stores may readout any codes for free or a small charge, you may be able to rent a code reader, etc. Or buy one, they are not that expensive.
If the Camry is 95 and older with 4 cylinder the car has its own built in code readout method using the check engine light. The 94-95 with V6 is a hybrid OBD system requireing a special interface cable for using a code reader.
Once you have the code(s) reference them to the info in the shop manuals. You can also post here but include the year and engine type of car, any symptoms and what fixes have been attempted.
The reason some posters may have a snobbish attitude is the problem asked about may have been discussed a number of times before in depth. A history search of the site would have provided these posts and solutions to the questions asked.
Guessing for Toy-Cam the issue is an emissions EVAP or EGR problem, both can have problems causing the check light to come but the car still operate OK.
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If your car is 1996 or newer you can pull code or DTC using a obd2 code reader, autozone does it for free, if you're car is older than 1996 you have to used a manual method and count how many times the mil flashes.
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