Why does my check engine light come on after a car wash?
Considering you just got a wash, it could be a cut in the iginiton cable causing a short which causes the spark not to fire which cause a misfire which leads to bucking and flashing check engine light…… Tell the dealer it was right after a wash.
When does the Check Engine light come on?
Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went of… Q: Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went off. My check engine light came on out of the blue one day (12/14) I had my mechanic look at it immediately (the same day). He informed me that my thermostat was not keeping the engine at the desired temperature.
What did I use to clean my car engine?
I sprayed the engine with a water hose w/nozzle to clean it. DOH!, at the time I didn’t know any better. The car was driven without any issue briefly that day.
How long does it take to wash a Ford truck?
I used to wash the engine in my early 70’s Ford truck at one of those do-it-yourself car washes where you use a pressurized wand. Mostly it wouldn’t cause a problem, but from time to time something in the high voltage circuit would get wet and it could take 4-5 days of driving for whatever it was to dry out.
What are the symptoms of bad spark plugs?
Symptoms of bad spark plug wires include a rough idle, a noticeable drop in engine performance, and lower gas mileage. Expect to spend about $50 for a set of plug wires. The mass airflow ( MAF) sensor monitors how much air enters the engine.
Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went of… Q: Check engine light came on, stayed 2-3 days, then went off. My check engine light came on out of the blue one day (12/14) I had my mechanic look at it immediately (the same day). He informed me that my thermostat was not keeping the engine at the desired temperature.
Is it safe to drive with check engine light on?
Sometimes, multiple sensors send signals, indicating clues that something bigger has gone awry. You can still drive with the light illuminated, assuming the car is running and driving fine, but you should get it checked out as soon as possible.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Jetta?
The system had detected the imminent failure of the bulb and was warning you. On my Jetta, what sometimes happens is that you’ll get a check engine light if you forget to put the gas cap back on, or don’t put it on tight enough, before you start the engine.
I sprayed the engine with a water hose w/nozzle to clean it. DOH!, at the time I didn’t know any better. The car was driven without any issue briefly that day.