Is a steady check engine light bad?
A solid or steady Check Engine Light can mean a loose gas cap, or it can also mean a more in-depth problem like a transmission, fuel or timing issue. But if it did turn on after fueling up chances are it is a loose gas cap. You may have to restart a couple of times for the check engine lights to go out.
Can you drive with steady engine light?
If the check engine light turns on and is steady, not flashing, you can keep driving as long as your vehicle isn’t performing out of the ordinary. A steady light is your car’s way of telling you your car is in need of service. All lights might blink on when you first start the car.
How long does it take for engine light to go off after tightening gas cap?
As soon as it’s safe, pull over and make sure your gas cap is tight. Once you’re back on the road, your check engine light should go off within 10 or 20 miles.
How do you reset check engine light after tightening gas cap?
How to Reset the Warning Light Gas Cap That Is Loose or Missing
- Turn off your vehicle’s engine.
- Step to the gas cap door.
- Replace the gas cap.
- Close the gas cap door.
- Use an OBD-II code scanner if the warning light does not disappear.
- Continue driving the vehicle.
What does the Check Engine light mean on a Subaru Legacy?
If it comes back, there is actually a malfunction. this is the easiest way to determine the meaning of the Check Engine Light. You can decipher it yourself if you can’t find anyone with a Scanner, check this out. tells you how to connect the test connectors to themselves and read out the flashes of the CEL. good luck.
Can a cruise control light go off on a Subaru?
But to corroborate Tye’s point and for benefit of other Subaru owners – the check engine / cruise control light can go off on that vintage Subaru, and stay on for a ridiculous length of time, if you don’t fully tighten the gas cap to the point where you hear a couple of clicks. Obviously the cracked hose = problem.
What kind of engine light does a Subaru Outback have?
I have a engine light question re: my 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i wagon. :confuse: After driving from MD to NC and back this past weekend (with no problems) today I was driving around and, mid-way thru errands, the yellow “Check Engine” light turned on, and the green “Cruise Control” light started to blink on and off.
What kind of engine does a 2004 Legacy wagon have?
If you are reading this message, you probably know what this is all about. You have gone through multiple ‘check engine’ light episodes, have replaced multiple oxygen sensors, and are on your third or fourth catalytic converter. I had a 2004 Legacy wagon with 80,000 mi, and my friend (still) has a 2004 Outback.