Would you be worried when the check engine light comes up?
Unlike a Temperature or Oil Pressure light, a Check Engine light is usually not an urgent, “Stop right now or you may cause permanent damage!” type of situation, unless it is flashing. If the check engine light is flashing, a more severe problem has occurred.
Where can I go to get my check engine light checked?
Solving check engine light problems
- Take your car to a mechanic and pay a diagnostic fee. Often, the fee is waived if you agree to have the necessary service performed at that garage.
- Bring your car to an auto parts store and have the code read for free.
- Buy an inexpensive scanner and read the code yourself.
What is the traction control light on a Subaru Forester?
CEL + Traction control light steady + blinking/fading cruise control light in my 2012 Forester. Car was running fine otherwise. The very accomodating Subaru dealer in Waterloo, Iowa got us right in and followed the diagnostic steps the computer showed and found it required a software update.
What’s the flashing engine light on a Subaru?
Guess I will be taking it to the stealership. Make sure the key was on, engine off. If it was your scanner software may not be up to date. Ive had the CEL come on with the cruise flashing. Pulled the code and found out it was the turbo wastegate solonoid malf. It happens at WOT 6k rpm or higher.
What was the problem with my Subaru Forester?
Didnt feel any difference in the drive..tried the ” turn it off and on” but lights still there…Going to drop it off at Subaru….which I wish was open later… Click to expand… so what ended up being the cause of this? i have the same model year and same problem..
What to do when the Check Engine light comes on?
Tighten the gas cap, disconnect the battery, wait 10 seconds, reconnect the battery and you should be good to go. 2010 forester, under 15,000 miles, driving home from work when the check engine light, traction control light and cruise light come on?? The cruise light flashing ??