Check engine light on?

Tiny
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My check engine light is the guy at the dealer where I bought the car said it was a sensor the car is running good but iwas wondering should I take it some where to get it check out. Also my steering wheel is making a little noise when I turn is it something that I need to be worried about.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 AT 3:20 AM

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Tiny
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You need some punctuation in that huge sentence, otherwise it can be read at least three different ways. First you need to find out what the diagnostic fault code is. Many auto parts stores will do that for you for free. You can also do that yourself by cycling the ignition switch three times from "off" to "run" within five seconds without cranking the engine, then read the codes as they show up in the odometer display.

This guide should help us

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Understand too that fault codes never say to replace parts. They will often reference a sensor but they only indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis.

Noises in the steering and suspension systems must never be ignored. Often they are caused by minor things but to know for sure it isn't something that is going to separate leading to loss of control and a crash, have it inspected at a tire and alignment shop.
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 AT 3:32 AM
Tiny
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I need to replace my battery, I'm getting one Friday. The check engine light came on today, car is running just fine. However, I took it to O'Reilly's, to use the OEM meter, it spit back 16 codes. There were none p codes, and p codes. I'm not sure how to figure out what the non p codes are. These were the code: 31, 19, 16, 48, 45, 31.
The p codes were repeated a couple of times
P0562, p0760, p1684, p700, p 562, p700, p760, p 0562, p700, p700
Please help, if y'all can. I'm a woman, but not stupid. I've worked on my cars before.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello

The first codes P0562 is system low voltage which will cause all kinds of issues. lets get a good battery then clear the codes to see what happens. These guides can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

and

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just got done changing the oil and installing a new air filter drove the car home (30 minutes expressway) got off the ramp and my engine light turned on. The engine seemed to be running better than ever since changing the air filter (the old one was extremely dirty, due to the area I am in) I thought it could be because the filter is clean and the engine is getting more air (especially since the manual says that light also is for Engine Emissions and maintenance) but i'm not sure. I have checked all the fluids, there are no smells/squeeks or clangs so I am at a loss and cannot afford to bring it to my mechanic unless there is a real problem.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Run it for a couple of more days and just make sure that you plugged in whatever you unplugged. And then reply, i'll get your reply first. Again just run it for another day or two just to see if it will go out. And make sure your gas cap is very tight because that will make your engine light com on too.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:33 PM (Merged)
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Sometimes when I am diving down the highway the check engine light comes on and the car studders and will not go over 2.25 rpms I have to stop turn the car off then back on, to go again, last week I got a cam senser code so I replace it and the guy said sometimes it codes because of the spark plugs so I replaced that to, today it happened five times so when I got home I when to autozone, scanner would not work and a no bus code came up to. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The no bus code indicates there is a break down between the PCM and its components. Check to make sure the wiring harness to it is tight, clean, and not damaged.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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I am curious as to the target idle speed for a 2005 Dodge Stratus. Also, how long does it take for a MIL to reset after dis-connecting the negative lead to the battery and hopefully fixing my problem outlined below?

I had a MIL illuminate with a diagnosed P0507 OBDII. The car did idle kind of high. I was able to clean the throttle body and the engine does now have a lower idle, approx. 1.6 on the dash.

My MIL is now turned off but I suspect that disconnecting the negative lead on the battery caused this as the MIL will not reset.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Possible causes:
PCV system check it and check for leaks
IAC motor passagescheck and clean
Vacuum leaks
air induction system
throttle body and linkage
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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My car just slowed down and stopped. It really wasnt doing any shaking. My malfunction indicator light came on. What does that mean?
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If the light is on, there is a trouble code set in the computer. You need to have the computer scanned to determine the problem. Most nationally recognized parts stores will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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Hi,

My check engine light has been on for quite a while. I recently had a friend use their trouble code scanner on my vehicle and it gave me the codes of P2431 and P2433. I know that it has something to do with the secondary air injection pump. But I'm not sure what the problem may be or how to go about fixing it. I'm selling the car and want to find a way to get this taken care of in the next couple days. What advice would you give on my current situation?

Thanks,

Brandon Riney
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thoes codes are not valid go to an AutoZone have read then repost also need engine size and model
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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2.4 liter SXT
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Codes on thta modle are for MAF sensor either circuit or MAF make sure air cleaner is good all intake hoses tight then clean MAF clear codes see if they reset
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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My engine ligth flashed since 1 month now, and I went to the mechanic to fixe it. Before, the checked with computer to detect but no code. So the fixe. On my way to go to work it start flash and I went back to the same mechanics. They didn't saw Nothing. On my way to home it stopped flash. I just wanna know what gonna happen? It already fixe or not? I drive it two week now no more engine ligth. Any way, last Sunday, the temperature on my car was too hot, and I went to the gas station to put some water. It true I tried to open it hot but I couldn't. So today it become hot and I opened after some like 3min. I put water 10 min after it become hot again. I just wanna know what to do and what happen. Thanks to help me
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It's probably low on coolant have it pressure checked for internal leak
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The coltant is full and I change the thermostat it become hot after 10 min. I'm afraid to drive to the mechanic. Just to know what might happened me if I try to drive it like that?
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it gets hot that quick it may have the tstat installed backwards. Check that then remove it and take to mechanic
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 2:34 PM (Merged)
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I was driving car was running normal, then it dd the engine light came on, I checked fuses they were ok, checked for spark and I dont think there was any.
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