The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
If the check engine light it on a 2002 Hyundai Accent on one of the sensors is malfunctioning. The computer is acknowledging this and alerting the driver that there is a problem in the engine.
I have a 99 Hyundai Sonata That the check engine light came on, and # 3 & 5 Injectors were fouled
it has a problem
No the check engine light will not come on
The check engine light, on your Hyundai Elantra can be reset by removing the fuse. Keep the fuse out for 10 seconds and replace it to its slot.
you disconnect the battery for a couple minutes.
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No
disconnect the battery for about 30 sec then reconnect it
take it to autozone and they'll tell you fro free
When my check engine light comes on, it is caused by the temperature sensor not working. As soon as the light comes on, my temperature drops to cool. If the light goes out, the temp gauge returns to normal.
No, the check engine light means there is a problem with the emissions system. The maintenance required light means something like an oil change needs to be done.