Engine light on

2012 CHRYSLER 300
66,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHAMILL HERNANDEZ
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Engine light came on yesterday and when I remote start the car it turns off after a minute. What may be the problem?
Nov 26, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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CARADIODOC
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You need to have the diagnostic fault codes read and recorded to know where to start. Those will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. Those codes never say to replace a part or that one is bad, so do not let a parts salesman tell you that.

The people at many auto parts stores will read the fault codes for you for free. As for what is triggering the check engine light, here is the list of possibilities:

https://www.2carpros.com/trouble_codes/obd2
Nov 26, 2017 at 1:54 PM