Check engine light

[Vette73]

If you like, go to AutoZone and they will pull the engine code for free.

They will then tell you what the code says. this does not mean that i what will fix it, but if it is something simple then this is cheaper than having to pay someone to pull the code, and again its FREE

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: Dezign
The check engine light in my 2001 Honda has been on for the longest time now. Took it to the dealership and a mechanic, and they said it was just a glitch in the wiring... absolutely nothing wrong with the car otherwise, and it's perfectly safe to drive and handle. Apparently it'll cost $800 just to turn the light off, and I figure it's not worth it. The fact it's on doesn't bother me much, and I can spend $800 on other things...

Peace,
Dezign

If it's only a 2001, then it's under warranty. The only person it should cost $800 to fix is the dealer, and they don't have a choice since they signed that there contract....I'd says a "glitch in the wiring" is a manufacturer's defect, and even if I do drive an econobox, I didn't pay $14k of my hard-earned money to put with "glitches" while my car is still under warranty.

 

[queenmege]

with my old car, the check engine soon light was constantly on. i had my dad look at it and he said there was absolutely nothing wrong with the car, just a sensor had gone bad. maybe that is your problem.

 

[LAUST]

NM Marlin1975 is right AutoZone is doing that fopr free now... Good call Marlin

 

[mithrandir2001]

On my way home from work tonight the light went out. I suppose retightening the gas cap fixed the problem. Will monitor.

 

[Pepsi90919]

i love all you people saying to put electrical tape or whatever over the light or otherwise ignore it. it's on for a reason. something will suffer, be it performance and/or emissions and/or fuel economy and the check engine light should never be ignored.