YACT: Autozone + engine light is on

[IHateMyJob2004]

My engine light just turned on. Assuming it's something like a sensor that is bad. But I want to make sure and get the issue resolved. I heard that Autozone does the CPU check for free. That is, asking the car's computer what it thinks is wrong.

Is this corect and do all autozone's do this?

To be safe, I already checked the oil level.

Of course, any advice is welcome.
2003 Chevy 1500 - 4.8V6 2WD extended cab

Karl

 

[DeadByDawn]

All the ones around me do it. Make sure and get the error code # and do your own research on the problem.

 

[dartworth]

Yes, AZ will tell you what code it is throwing...

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

AWESOEM PEOPLE!

I forgot one other thing.

Do you just ask near the checkouts? Or is there another area to go to?

 

[dartworth]

just ask anyone...they will be glad to point you in the right direction...🙂

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: dartworth
just ask anyone...they will be glad to point you in the right direction...🙂

Cool.... after work, I'm getting this checked out.

Safe to asusme Google easily finds a place to do the error code thing?

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
AWESOEM PEOPLE!

I forgot one other thing.

Do you just ask near the checkouts? Or is there another area to go to?

Just ask anyone there...give them your ID, go out, turn the key on, plug into the OBD-II connector (should be under the steering column), and follow the on-screen instructions..

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004

Safe to asusme Google easily finds a place to do the error code thing?

It'll tell you on the reader what the code means.

 

[dartworth]

they will tell you what the code means and may have a cheap solution...you can reseach it yourself too...🙂

 

[Safeway]

I actually own 2 of these, branded Snap-On. One is a handheld checker, the other is practically a station.

The smaller of the two is $3000++ and additional carts are like $600 each. I picked it up for $250 with about 15 carts for different makes and models at a pawn shop =)

 

[ultimatebob]

If makes sense for Autozone to give you the diagnostics for free. Odds are that you need a new part to fix the problem, and you're either going to get the part from them or just let them fix it.