How to know if your check engine light works?

How to know if your check engine light works?

Start with the engine off. Turn the key to “on,” and then run so that the engine cranks. Watch the dash during this time. The Check Engine Light should flash on, and stay on for a brief period.

Why is my Saturn SES light not working?

Close the Saturn’s hood. Until the Saturn’s problem is fixed, the SES light will reappear after a period of time. Your Saturn will be difficult to start and the idle will be rough after the battery has been disconnected. Once the computer relearns the required settings the car’s regular performance will return.

What does service engine soon mean on Saturn?

Since so much of the Saturn is computerized, the Service Engine Soon (SES) light can mean any number of things, ranging from routine maintenance to a major mechanical issue. If you take your car to your local auto-parts store, an employee can plug in a device to read the SES code and tell you want service needs to be performed.

How can I reset the light on my Saturn?

The employee can also reset the light or you can do it yourself at home. Open the hood of the Saturn and on the driver’s side of the engine is the car battery. Loosen and remove the retaining nut that connects the black battery cable to the negative battery terminal and move it aside so it isn’t touching any part of the car.

What does the SES light mean on a Saturn?

by Francis Jang. Since so much of the Saturn is computerized, the Service Engine Soon (SES) light can mean any number of things, ranging from routine maintenance to a major mechanical issue. If you take your car to your local auto-parts store, an employee can plug in a device to read the SES code and tell you want service needs to be performed.

How to check check engine light on Saturn?

Saturn Check Engine Light Codes 1 Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2 Turn the ignition on. 3 Follow scan tool manufacturer’s operating instructions to access the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).

How often does Saturn Vue loss of Power Light Come On?

We have a 2004 Saturn Vue that has been in the shop FOUR times for a loss of power issue. The check engine light will come on and almost simultaneously the loss of power light will come on and the car will pretty much come to a stop. So far they have replaced the computer, gas pedal, wiring to the computer, cat converter…it is still doing it!

When did my check engine light go off?

So, I traded in my beloved VW Rabbit for a larger, more practical car, a 2008 AWD Saturn Vue, in Aug 2010. My check engine light keeps going on and off.

Where is the trouble code on a Saturn?

These are listed in numerical order for easy searching. When retrieving Saturn trouble codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2. Turn the ignition on. 3.