Check Engine Light On in Your Car? The Truth About What it Means

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Check engine light. Check engine light on or flashing in your car, what it means and if you should worry, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix the check engine light and trouble codes in your car DIY. You may not have to worry if you see the light is on. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR Things I used in this video: 1. Actron Scan Tool: amzn.to/2ngeCQJ 2. Common Sense 3. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 4. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 6. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 7. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@diegomaldonado4402 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer A lot of people miss out on number 2.

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

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@micha0001 6 лет назад

To 1.: or get a bluetooth device for the OBD-port and Torque-App for the smartphone. By the way, I drive also a Kappa-based car: Opel GT ;-)

@JorgeRodriguez-vg5yl 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer you are awesome!!!

@GitXxxd 6 лет назад

thanks Mr!

@cmjon6380 7 лет назад

I've gotta be honest here. I'm not a car enthusiast, but the primary reason I subscribed is 70% because of the entertainment value and 30% due to the important information your videos have. Your enthusiasm, humor and editing keeps me coming back.

@ecstaticpenguin768 2 года назад

You said it brody

@letstalkwithbigsheila 2 года назад

Exactly

@fernandodasilva3563 Год назад

Yea

@andrewholden2768 6 месяцев назад

Shouldn't that be 3% ?

@Birdie_ 7 лет назад

My check engine light is on because I REV UP MY ENGINE all the time for Scotty.

@Stickmantibet 6 лет назад

Lmao good one.

@lalorodriguez3716 6 лет назад

Hehe underrated comment right here

@marklane6843 6 лет назад

FireBird-

@oscar721x8 6 лет назад

Mine is on because it’s a Volkswagen

@15thsquadron01 5 лет назад

I Rev up my Old Limo.

@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep 9 месяцев назад

Thsnks a LOT scotty! You saved me hundreds, maybe thousands...depending on the honesty of the mechanic. My engine light came on, about 5 months ago....and my traction control quit, and my cruise control quit. Long story short, i tried your first recommrndation. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. I followed your recommended time. About 8-9 minutes. Reconnected. No indicator lights. Everything working again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@cindyramirez69 5 лет назад

3:33 he extra as hell bruh 😭🤣

@jbsolid 4 года назад

Omm 🤣

@deljean 4 года назад

😎

@Nobodysguest 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂

@lalohernandez6741 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@timfale6983 5 лет назад

I had a check engine light go on in my 2005 VW Jetta 2.5 after it had about 5000 miles on it. They fixed it twice. It's still on at 391,000 miles, and still runs great, so I guess I'm not goint to worry about it anymore.

@TheBluRayCritic 7 лет назад

German cars should replace the "Check Engine" message with "Time to Milk Your Wallet."

@SE45CX 7 лет назад

Hey, do you know a fun symbol for that?

@Mixwell1983 7 лет назад

SE45CX yah your car will have a middle finger that lights up

@mikeericks3112 7 лет назад

Over engineered money pits is all they are draft knobs who think their cool , nothing cool about them in my book

@chriswinter5765 7 лет назад

It's only the local market that makes them expensive. In Germany/France, they are everywhere, and used as Taxi cabs, and hence, every mechanic knows how to work on them and parts are everywhere. And hence, they are MORE affordable to own than non local products.

@ThomasJoseph315 7 лет назад

I remember hearing stories that the check engine lights where origonally programed to go on at a certain milage reguardless of engine performance because of service intervals, which is the reason why we have many different lights today.

@TommyGames97 7 лет назад

Check engine light comes on. Me yep engine is there

@miguelruiz2288 6 лет назад

Haha

@malachi9821 6 лет назад

NoH8 its a joke you blithering idiot.

@jamesj415 6 лет назад

You're not very good at memes are you lol.

@azphilip1960 6 лет назад

Too funny!!!

@azphilip1960 6 лет назад

Good one!!!

@frankt6906 7 лет назад

I agree with your thoughts on this. Engine sensors do their job, and as long as the engine does it's job too, good enough! Trying to outguess a faulty sensor can be frustrating too.

@JM-xp8te Год назад

Ram 1500s are the worst with check engine lights and tracing them down.

@AnnaAwesome77 Год назад

I have a 2001 Toyota Prius with 227,000 miles on it. I was really happy to find your video to just relax and the light went on today. Check engine light. Thank you for your video. I’m definitely gonna keep watching.

@RellTheDriver 7 лет назад

check engine light come on (open hood) it still there (close hood)

@jbush9502 7 лет назад

I know someone who's check engine light has been on for over 5yeads car still runs fine

@MrTrip3ace 7 лет назад

J Bush doesnt mean its running good. It most likely is an O2 sensor and could be having the vehicle run rich so there gas mileage could be slightly effected.

@ScoobyDigites 7 лет назад

J Bush mine was on for over a year with my 96 tahoe

@RealistReviewer 7 лет назад

My o2 sensor kept going off and it was a hole in the exhaust xD

@GeekyBrian96 7 лет назад

mine has been on for 2+ years and still fine.

@MrTrip3ace 7 лет назад

Multiple Choice exactly what i am saying. if you stay on top of repairs and maintenance. You will never have those crazy 1500$ repair bills you always hear about.

@gregmc71 2 года назад

I have a 2007 Honda Accord v6 and for about 2 years the check engine light occasionally and randomly flashes at extended idle but always goes away upon revving the engine and driving . Have had two different mechanics work on it and change ignition coils, plugs, reset the computer, yet it still occasionally happens. Yet other than that the car runs just fine. The last mechanic to check it out finally just said it could be a dirty sensor somewhere, a loose wire, or a glitch in the computer. He said don't worry about it unless and until the check engine light flashes while you're actually driving.

@baldy194859 6 лет назад

he acts like one of us guys ! that's why I like to listen to him !

@nightlightabcd 5 лет назад

The majority of the check engine light problems are the EVAP system. There must be about fifty parts of the EVAP system the shop can swap out, costing you each time, and each time, there will be a different code, which means they can swap out another part, and on the way home, or the next day, the CEL comes back on and they swap out another part! Two months later, you have spent several hundred dollars and the check engine light is still on! It's difficult to test the parts, since they done away with the vacuum operated parts, because that was too easy to test! The EVAP is the greatest boom for auto shops ever devised!

@christopherrubio8047 3 года назад

Arguably the best RU-vid channel for car advice.

@lagroad 7 лет назад

Short and to the point videos. Thank you so much.. Cannot stand 12-20 minute videos for 2 mins of content. A 12 min video and 10 mins is fine, but dang.

@witch532 6 лет назад

I fixed my check engine light on my wifes Subaru. I took the light bulb out.

@AstrosElectronicsLab 4 года назад

Mhm...

@johndavid5618 Год назад

"Scotty you are brilliant. Like you said it could cost me thousands. I did the checks and found out that the guy at the fuel station did not screw the fuel cap on property. 😃

@H2inthehtx 7 лет назад

CEL been on for about 3 years now. I just reset the light and get the computer to 3 Outta 4 of the complete drive cycle and they legally have to pass you if the light hasn't returned. I learned that from you Scotty. I am also in Texas! I have an evap leak but car of course runs great at 210K miles!

@2jeffs1 7 лет назад

I'm big on asking the customer if the "change driver" light came on. That gets some great responses!

@lukeFugate 7 лет назад

Or just buy an older vehicle that doesn't have all that unnecessary stuff in the first place.

@Joseph-bn4gx 7 лет назад

luke Fugate amen

@lemkelegion 7 лет назад

luke Fugate I prefer disc brakes and abs. they stop much better and are easier to replace

@nicksta16 7 лет назад

Perfect suggestion! That's what I did. No unnecessary codes for minor issues, no silly sensors breaking, no limp mode from ECU glitches, no idle relearn bullshit, no reset codes to enter after disconnecting the battery! I truly miss 1990s technology when cars were actually built to be maintained and fixed instead of being purposely designed to fail, so manufacturers can rip customers off for profit, what a shame!

@lukeFugate 7 лет назад

Yep, I'm still driving the same pickup truck I had when I first got my license at 16. I'm 43 now and the truck is 49 years old and I would drive it anywhere with confidence.

@Joseph-bn4gx 7 лет назад

luke Fugate I daily drive a 1972 Dodge Dart swinger

@October32nd 6 лет назад

My F250 still has EEC, so I love sitting there with a jumper wire every time I get a code, which despite a lot of ford haters smacktalking, isn't often for me. Obd2 has been a game changer though, and being able to see right when something comes up, plus the ability to run diagnostics on something while you drive. Love it

@railrider2000 7 лет назад

Moms Subaru has that light on. It was checked and found to either be a bad O2 sensor on one of the catalytic converters or the converter is truly bad. One is a $25 fix, the other is over $500. It has NOT hurt the car, in any way, driving it with that light on. In fact, it has not even touched the gas mileage the car gets. Just another example of not needing to worry about it.

@steves427 7 месяцев назад

Meanwhile here in 2024 the engine management warning light on my 2015 Astra J has just come on amber. Discovered that the problem was that I had done up the petrol cap too tightly. Two clicks appears to be more than tight enough it would appear. Last year the engine management came on amber again. That time it was a worn out seal on the petrol cap. Cured by replacing the petrol cap & seal on that occasion. Please check the simple stuff before panicking! Good Vid Scotty.

@roidavis931 6 лет назад

The thing that kinda worries me is, my car feels soooo different in winter if i don't allow it to warm up. It's way more sluggish and even the steering response is different (it does not come back to center as readily). This is in Toronto Canada and this seems to be more noticeable when temps fall to -20C (-4F) or thereabouts.

@lilcorvetteboi 3 года назад

Congrats on hitting 4 Mil scotty

@paulmoffat9306 6 лет назад

The other source, is a badly closed or worn gas tank cap - if it leaks air into the tank (the tank is pulled by vac to the carbon filter for EPA), then that will trip the check engine light.

@rogelioperalta6993 Год назад

That is what I learn from CRST mechanics,if the check engine come on,check the coolant and oil.If good,not to worry about it.

@jhancock1575 5 лет назад

If you don’t have scan tool, disconnect the battery to clear the codes and the engine light will go off. I have done this a few times and the engine light does not come back on because it was false alarm. However, if you have real problem, the light will come back on. Where I live, you can’t pass the annual emissions test if the light is on for emissions reasons. So, the light is a big deal and you can’t just drive around with it on for years.

@MrRandomcommentguy 7 лет назад

ABS was adapted from technology developed for airplane brakes to prevent skidding under braking when the plane lands. It was implemented in the car industry because the vast majority of drivers, apart from those with lots of specialist training and experience, mash the brake pedal hard and continuously when they have to make a sudden emergency stop. Everyone who has ever driven a car has done this. Without ABS this usually results in an uncontrollable skid as the steering is ineffective when the wheels are locked up and the car is sliding. ABS was applied to cars because the natural instincts of drivers to stomp on the pedal and not let up were getting themselves and others killed. ABS is the single most important and effective advancement in car safety EVER.

@lostsoul3154 6 лет назад

Did not know the ABS system has a fuse. . . thanks Scotty!!! Will be disconnecting mine ASAP!!!

@shellyhebert4377 7 лет назад

From my personal experience with the Check Engine light, a quick fix at no cost at all is - re screw the gas cap back on. 😏

@electronicsNmore 7 лет назад

Great video. I just uploaded the same type of video a couple days ago.

@WolfOfSins 2 года назад

It’s rude to self promote

@ecstaticpenguin768 2 года назад

I bet it wasnt as good. 😗😗😗🎅

@adbitex 7 лет назад

A working Abs is very important on cars designed with Abs system because the wheels will block without much effort and the distance until the car will stop în an emergency will increase alot.

@Threedog1963 2 года назад

I have a 2017 truck that is out of warranty. The check engine light came on, so I took it to a local shop to have it looked at. They charged me $75 diagnosis fee and told me there are no codes coming up and I'd have to take it to the dealership. None too happy about that. I took it to the dealer and they want $140 to do a diagnosis. I asked what happens if they didn't find anything. The dealership told me there are codes on vehicles that only dealerships can see and they should be able to find something, but if they don't, it's still $140 for their time. I told them to stuff it. I can clear the code for free at home.

@JonnyDIY 7 лет назад

Great Vid. Yeah Ive know people to just put a post it not over their check engine light lol! Yeah so many times it comes on for something not serious that isn't necessary to fix right away. But its pretty awesome how far cars have come

@hypnosiscenternyc 7 лет назад

COOL ... EXCELLENT EXPLANATION ... MY FORD E350 (ON MY RV) WENT ON WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS ... SCARY WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE MILES AWAY FROM SERVICE AND ROADS THAT HAVE NO SHOULDERS.

@Steve_D1974 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this man. Im currently having an engine management light come on and off. I had a DPF regeneration and since then it was off a few days then back on then off etc etc for weeks now. Ive hung back on putting it in the garage for further looking at because the performance is great and always has been. I figure if i start losing acceleration, there's juddery moments or something just off with the performance then ill def put it in...hope thats right

@kenjett2434 7 лет назад

i know this is off topic but i find ABS to be dangerous in some conditions. On icy slick roads ABS will cause more accidents than save as it take 3 times normal distance to get stoped. Because it detects the slipery condition and auto disengages brakes and you cant stop or in some cases even slow down.

@markbellingham4536 2 года назад

Scotty your the don thank you for being there for us.

@MarkkuDrummer 3 года назад

Starting to enjoy these videos more and more

@throttlebottle5906 7 лет назад

multiple cam codes at once could be timing belt/chain stretch, guides worn/cracked, tensioner failing or lack of oil pressure/flow. they don't always make noise when worn enough to be out of range ;)

@Angrypcgamenerd 6 лет назад

I had an issue with a code P0302 (cylinder 2 misfire). The code was erased but the check engine light turned on again. I turned it off realizing that it was probably something that it was something different (like fueling the car). The code turned on again and it was time to change the gas cap. So far no problems with it after months of driving - but it felt that the old gas cap was not tightening up correctly which caused some air to get in.

@freezee7547 7 лет назад

Replace or clean the oxygen sensors at the exhaust lines. Most of the check engine light need to be considered oxygen sensor and MAF/MAP sensor also. If ignore the oxygen sensor and MAF/MAP sensor the car fuel consumption will be increased due to improper fuel and air mixture ratio.

@lashiamclain4001 2 года назад

a shop seriously made my check engine light come on

@bgd73 7 лет назад

I have a half lit abs light. Real dim and playful.Turns dimly on after stopping, goes out after taking off. Manual tranny shaft moving, playing with sensor to ground. Maybe they should add a manual transmission light to the check engine light and the ABS light.. and blink it with the seatbelt light during key on with the check gauges light. I like flashing lights. lots of lights smashing my face off. Meanwhile.. onto 400k miles.

@gchsbus 7 лет назад

I love Scotty's channel and been watching it for years but I disagree with his advice about waiting on a check engine light. While the car drives fine with the light and waiting doesn't usually create any damage, I think thats poor car care advice. If you have a check engine light, figure out what it is and get it fixed. If you don't have a mechanic that can figure it out and fix it in one visit, use a different mechanic. A good mechanic can always figure it out. And the ones commenting about your wallets? Give me a break. If you own a car, you need to keep up maintenance on it. I am tired of hearing people that have issues with their cars but keep driving them until they break. Cars are not supposed to be disposable. Engine issues? Get it fixed. Really bad internal engine issues? Rebuild the engine. Paint bad or dent, get to a body shop and have it fixed. Seats ripped? Go to an upholstery place and get it fixed. We would all see cars in much nicer condition if we all took better care of our cars and was proactive on preventive maintenance. The way I see it, if you can't afford the maintenance, don't buy that car. There are plenty of older American cars that are easy to work on and reliable. You don't need that brand new Toyota or flashy pre-owned Mercedes. Get a car that no only is within tour budget to buy but also in your budget to maintain. Its not rocket science. And if thats really complicated, there is always the bus.

@dorinriki 4 года назад

I challenge you to try to find a bus in a rural area. 🙄

@jacob_90s 7 лет назад

It might still be worth it to take it to your mechanic and see what they say. If you're lucky, they've seen both the beginning symptoms and the final diagnosis before, and can tell you off the bat what is likely the problem. Not always the case, but might get it fixed faster, and avoid the potential of serious damage being done to the car.

@Sandy-oy2lr 7 лет назад

Unfortunately, living in the NE, one needs FWD. And they put magnesium chloride pre-deicer on the bridges and high roads. Which ravages: calipers, lines, suspension perches, etc. So finding a good older car here isn't practical. And a older car which doesn't have all the zinc galvanization won't last long, either My friend just replaced his 20 yr/o F-150 because it's rusted out beyond repair. He just got the new F-150 with 325 bhp V-6 Turbo. He loves it. But, we both talked about how many expensive issues turbo chargers have....Let alone the 20+ control modules in the damn thing...

@1FastGXP 7 лет назад

Ignoring a check engine light isn't always advisable. Get it scanned for free at an auto store and Google the code. If you live with a constant check engine light how will you know when new, more serious problems arise? FYI a flashing check engine light indicates either a misfire or some other emissions critical failure. Maybe it's me, but I like my car enough not to drive it around with something wrong indicated by the check engine light or MIL.

@20alphabet 7 лет назад

He didn't say it was always advisable.

@reginald3874 7 лет назад

Flashing CEL indicates severe misfire I believe, to the point where continued driving will likely cause engine damage.

@wetlettuce4768 7 лет назад

I'd know when a more serious issue arises when my car starts running like a POS don't need a light for that...

@mikespain8655 7 лет назад

Remember, those crappy scanners don't pick up some codes in vehicles.

@saramccain3757 7 лет назад

1Fast GXP

@gregoryviper 7 лет назад

We can learn ALOT from this texas guy :) thx again !

@rockymountainrotary2005 7 лет назад

90% of the time I have found the check engine light to be a check emissions light. My daily constantly throws a code about having a bad evap system, but I really can't be bothered to spend the money on it. Occasionally it'll give me something useful when I'm trying to troubleshoot why my car isn't working right, but more often then not it's only there when I don't need it with codes that don't matter.

@louiselavoie2773 5 лет назад

my check engine light came on brought it to my mechanic he erased the codes light didn't come back on but my car makes noise while driving which never never did before

@natashavestal563 5 лет назад

when i read this i immediately was like the Timing Chain needs replaced or checked and so do the camshaft and crank gears because that would lead to engine noise if the camshaft timing is thrown off overtime due to a loose Timing chain it throws off the cam and crank and will lead to engine knocking because the conflicted timing of the cam and piston/cylinder.

@natashavestal563 5 лет назад

that's why at 0:24 Scotty says "now it could be a serious problem or" for your case its a serious problem that can turn into a fixed problem

@natashavestal563 5 лет назад

people are always quick to sell a vehicle when they dont know how to fix the engine... and the thing is people get ride of nice, expensive vehicles traumatically less because of this issue everyday. because their Motto is that its cheaper to buy another vehicle then fix the one they have.... and mechanics love this, because they make so much off of people with a fixed mind state like this. Psychology Aspect.

@natashavestal563 5 лет назад

A true mechanic, keeps their Clients by great service and great prices... and doing the job right and if they have to go at it a second time for the same issue.... the best clientele based mechanic wont charge the 2nd time because they aim for resolving the problem, meaning "Business, Means Happy Clientele"

@jannmutube 5 лет назад

The check engine light is supposed to come on when a cylinder misfires. It provides a way of determining which spark plug or ignition coil is bad.

@MrChase-mf6cn 5 лет назад

Have a sportage with 168,000 miles. Check engine light has come on five times. Always the same issue, forward stream oxygen sensor. About every 30,0000 miles. Had to replace every time

@theredspyder2112 7 лет назад

Finally, this video. You Rock Scotty.

@JoeBob79569 7 лет назад

I've got one that only comes on at one particular stretch of road, at the top of this one hill. It must be related to atmospheric pressure and I think it's an anti-pollutant/turbo leak fault. When I clear it and it comes back after 50-100 miles, always at the exact same place.. lol

@MC_CEHA 7 лет назад

Scotty said he hates Pontiac. *Drives a Solstice in the intro*

@gregghorner9107 6 лет назад

Customer car, probably

@nunyabiznis817 6 лет назад

There are exceptions to every rule, dude. Like Toyota. He LOVES toyota but admits there are some toyota models/engines/transmissions to stay away from.

@AxiomRazor 7 лет назад

Hey Scotty, Have you or can you possibly do a video about when to fix and when to move on? I think that could help a lot of people who don't know much about vehicles. Like some things that sound serious like a head gasket and how to decide to repair or junk the car? If you did this video could you link me? I can't seem to locate something of the likes in your uploads. Thanks.

@mx23rider81 6 лет назад

Love your videos short simple straight to the point none of that clickbait bull..i have learned so much thanks

@mustashride 7 лет назад

Keep up the great work Scotty.

@ceciliaclark9406 3 года назад

Yep, I have a sensor on my gas cap. If it's not on right the check engine light comes on. Now there was a serious problem I had & the check engine light was flashing mad. Sure enough it was a back fire. 😫 & It cost a pretty penny.

@Mr.Pop0 7 лет назад

Mine came on while coming home and the car started misfiring, it would accelerate erratically but managed to get me home. Plugged in my $30 scanner, googled the code, turned out one of my ignition coils had died. took a trip down to autozone, $60 , and another google search to find out the firing order, problem fixed. I have almost 0 car experience, just basic tune ups, but managed to do that on my own with google.

@shawntyson4105 5 лет назад

The CEL light will only illuminate solid for emissions related issues that are most likely MINOR. If it is FLASHING at you do not drive the vehicle as it is probably severely misfiring and will ruin your catalytic converters

@steadyadding8337 6 лет назад

i like th3 jab at gm at 00:30 😂

@rockyfish3115 7 лет назад

Here in England we get what's called a fast idol test, I had concerns with my last mot due to cat codes on my diesel but it was OK

@mancdown 7 лет назад

Brilliant video as always from Scotty and very well explained.

@williambaart4704 7 лет назад

big dealer ships draw names and push the button . and break out the big labousky.

@douglasjre 5 лет назад

Intermittent problems are electrical problems. Most intermittent electrical problems are loose connections or for those who live where there is rock salt or ocean water or flood damage lol you'll probably find oxidized connections. There are also burnt wires and loose ground wire connections. Why does all this matter? because when the check engine light is on the car reverts to open loop operation which hurts drivability emissions and efficiency. In fact since the car is program to run rich and open loop mode it will probably follow the plugs sooner leaving you stranded at some point when you get a random or multi-cylinder misfire because the plugs have filed sooner than they have worn out. My advice is make everything work correctly. This is not cheap or easy. I guess you wouldn't do this if you have a beater car. But to me no car should be a beater car. Up to you I guess

@luciendebeer5574 3 года назад

My chrysler pt cruiser engine check light doesn't light up at all, not when I turn the key/engine on/off, is the led/light broken/damaged?

@kerns05jk 7 лет назад

don't buy anything auto parts stores will check it free

@tsykal78 7 лет назад

The ABS system is there for a reason, don't just disable it! Also, have you heard of mandatory emissions inspections that you will not able to pass with a check engine light regardless of reason?

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

not here in Texas. ABS lights do not keep them from passing, thank God. But, in Germany and England, yes, you pay through the nose if any light is on to get your sticker. Let's hope that Euro nonsense won't ever come to Texas.

@AdamSmith-gs2dv 7 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer Don't vote for the Democraps and it wont

@christineayres5339 7 лет назад

I have had mine on for last 5 months diagnosed EGR valve fault and Injector fault have been getting lots of smoke and using a lot of oil 2 litres per week would either of these faults have caused the high loss of oil my car is a diesel btw

@LuchadorEMC 7 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer... The King of Mickey Mouse Mechanic Jobs.

@heroknaderi 4 года назад

Thanks for the great tips I’m curious do 1995 and older vehicles do not have cel? Also I read in Texas vehicle 25 years and older are exempt from emissions testing. Very helpful thank you very much 👍

@SasukeEver 5 лет назад

im clueless about cars glad there are guys like you so thank you about that and is that obd 2 reader the one you'd suggest or would you get a different brand if that one stopped working?

@MrYomama564 7 лет назад

Hey Scotty, I have the same scanner. my car is a 94 Mustang and has OBD1 can you please make a video on this.

@kyrareneeLOA Месяц назад

What happens when 4 or 5 check lights appear but there is no problem. Example I had a warning that the steering wheel was locked. It was not. And the brake light was on.. brakes were repaired at dealership and work fine. Why do they come on?? Can I drive it? FYI, just had in in for a yearly diagnostic and it passed. We moved, so can't take it back... as it is a 6 hour drive. Afraid to drive it. VW passat ...ten years old

@gregchaney2004 3 года назад

Thank you Scotty

@mr.kreyol1-900 Год назад

Hello Scotty I've been listening and watching your videos for quite some time. So I have a situation going on with my 03 camry, I changed out the catalytic converter, to solve my latest issue. Now I have a check engine light, so I took it to autozone to get a reading, but their scan tool gives an error message, unable to load any ideas, why I'm having this issue, I also disconnected the negative cable and it turned right back on

@color_short8060 3 года назад

My friend Scotty how can you say live you can live with bad camshaft sensor if engine running up here in NY it fails inspection !!!!

@bobbyd4213 7 лет назад

Can I disassembly the ABS system completely?

@captaincolumbo7860 7 лет назад

Take the fuse out and just use normal brakes. ...Not in the UK. It would fail our strict MOT test... Keeps all the crap of the road

@stevewaddell3618 7 лет назад

do women have check engine lights?

@xXlakratoXx 7 лет назад

Steve Waddell yes but here again we can plug in an appropriate scanner to so if there are no major issues

@brthdan 7 лет назад

Hundreds of lights, if not thousands. The ability to reset just one of them during their entire lifetime is completely unobtainable.

@resolution55555 7 лет назад

Thanks for the laugh. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

@nittanyburg20 7 лет назад

Steve Waddell trying to diagnose their problems makes German cars look user friendly

@wetlettuce4768 7 лет назад

They do but not obd scanner could tell you what any of the codes mean.

@rottsrule2505 7 лет назад

Hey Scotty see you're using the actron obd scanner, just wondering what series or model is that device? I'd like to use what the pro's use. BTW, love your channel!!

@red05malibumaxx 7 лет назад

all that may be true Scotty but when u live in a state that u need to pass emissions like good ole NH. you are not allowed to have any check engine codes on not are u allowed to clear the codes and run right to the inspection station to have the state computer read the car. it will know if its been cleared recently.

@cameronsilverx 2 года назад

You are brilliant!

@elvisregalado3340 7 лет назад

any real tech will fix the car right the first time. if you go to a parts changer than thats on you for trying to save money. it better to explain the price than to explain the parts dint fix it jaja

@BoomWahDis 6 лет назад

Im dealing with the same problem .my car shakes when i accelerate and worse with the ac on .now the engine light camenon yesterday .

@AlainHubert 7 лет назад

In other words, wait until the problem becomes serious enough, and risk causing permanent damage to the engine, until you decide to have a look at it ? Not to mention risking getting stranded on the side of the road somewhere because the engine has finally failed after numerous warnings. It's never a good idea to hide your head in the sand and hope the problem will go away. Yes, minor codes can usually be safely erased without much concern. But ones that keep coming back certainly have to be looked at, especially ones that deal with internal engine parts or sensors. Spending a little money upfront can often save a lot in big repairs down the road. Scotty is like those doctors that tell you to take two aspirins a day for your pain, and call them back in a few months if don't feel any better. Then, you'll probably have to have an operation instead of just proper medication...

@dantheautoman3821 7 лет назад

I'm a master technician. And as such, a check engine light will only illuminate for issues related to emissions. All engine drivability issues effect emissions but many emission issues won't effect drive ability. The check engine light being on steady is harmless so long as the vehicle is running smooth. If the light is flashing, or on steady bit with drivability issues ( watch your gauges) then you most likely have an actual issue. As far as ruining the engine, driving with the light on won't hurt the engine without other issues like a misfire, or overheat. All things the driver should notice. The inherent problem is accountability. No body wants to put down the cell phone long enough to know what their car is supposed to run like on a good day and ignore when things stand out. Temperature light/ gauge is far more critical yet some how people always comment (it was only hot for a second) with engine failure. Most people only notice an overheat when the a/c cuts out,

@AlainHubert 7 лет назад

Let me quote you: "...a check engine light will only illuminate for issues related to emissions." That is the most utterly absurd thing that I've read in a long time. A crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, oil pressure sensor, knock sensor, misfire sensor, MAF sensor, MAP sensor and many others in an engine, can all illuminate the "check engine" light if the ECU has detected a problem with anyone of them. And if ignored for too long, some of those problems can cause serious damage to an engine eventually. But I'm not a "master technician", simply an industrial mechanic millwright which deals with all kinds of sophisticated machinery, and can recognize bullshit when I read it.

@fuckjewtube69 7 лет назад

AlainHubert Youre being an idiot. All those things you mentioned are related to emissions... Stick to fixing machinery.

@dantheautoman3821 7 лет назад

Ok lets be clear. A misfire sensor doesn't exist...and the other components you listed all have an effect on emissions. Map sensor and Maf sensors are your primary input for major fuel trim. Knock sensors detect detonation which causes partial combustion and increased Nox. I strongly recommend that you take a class or two on engine performance specifically, and engine repair to supplement. I also service industrial and specialized equipment. From lawn mowers to fire trucks and genie lifts. Stick to your trade as engine performance is a specialty of mine.

@dantheautoman3821 7 лет назад

Crank sensors is the input for ignition timing....again effecting emissions. OIl pressure sensor is monitored primarily for modern variable valve timing systems again for emissions and efficiency. I'll even go further, the engine light will illuminate for a missing or stuck thermostat....why? because it increases warm up time which extends the warm up fuel trim enrichment effecting emissions. Don't be one of those keyboard warriors who takes a little knowledge on a subject and pretends to have a mastery comprehension on a subject when insulting a specialized professional. =)

@KenCunningham921 6 лет назад

Going to take Texas emissions test soon after clearing my codes, arent there a secondary set of codes stored that can cause me to fail?

@Cooltubeification 3 года назад

So my check engine light came on in my 2007 Toyota Prius, what should I do? Any diagnosis?

@Dansyoung 7 лет назад

Do you fix cars or just disable features? In my line of work I fix cars and make them work as intended. Can it be expensive? Yes, but that's part of owning a vehicle. Safety of yourself and others on the road depends on vehicles working as they were intended... Some things aren't worth being cheap over, your car is one of them.

@davidperez5089 2 года назад

Love that voice!

@frmphilly2de450 6 лет назад

What is the whole camshaft assembly on a 2014 Malibu ecotec? I’m getting a po10, p013 code. I replaced the intake camshaft solenoid but not the exhaust camshaft solenoid. Engine light still on. Changing oil next hoping that will fix the issue.

@kungfoosquirrel 7 лет назад

I've been resetting an EVAP code for a while now. Seems to disappear completely during the cold seasons. Blinking check engine light typically refers to misfires, don't they?

@Quietbut_Deadly 7 лет назад

I don't know why some people clear codes when they have a problem instead of fixing it. Wouldn't they rather know they have a problem or fix it instead of ignoring it?

@jorgitoperez.3415 6 лет назад

Scotty I have a 1995 Toyota 5 runner and when is on smell slot of gas way that happened? I just have a fixed head gasket

@gussygatlin3093 7 лет назад

my mother in laws check engine light stays on. she has spent a small fortune trying to fix it. she even pays a guy extra cash every year to renew her sticker!