Q:my 1991 Honda accord has auto transmission with the optional sport or normal switch.the light blinks nonstop?

if your s light is blinking on your dash it means that the control unit for the transmission has detected a problem with your transmission electronic control system, you need to jump the connector at the right front kick panel and then turn the key on and the code will flash on the dash, you should take it to a honda technician to repair it can be many different things, by the way does your speedometer work, on the model had a problem with the speedsensor and the speedo would work erratic or just stop, that would cause the light to flash also.

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Q:I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. The check engine light came on. DTC is P1441. What is wrong? car is running fine

There's a solenoid stuck open for the purge line or the pressure sensor on the tank is bad giving a false reading. I doubt it's the gas cap. Those codes are P0442 and P0455 etc.

Q:I have a store bought diagnostic machine that the guys who work in the shop and sold it to me said it really does work, which I tend to believe since them saying so could result in them losing money. Anyhow, I have a small emissions system leak, did the gas cap, reset the light, it cam back on. So, I am calling around to see who can fix it for the least amount of money. My local dealership said they would have to still run a diagnostics test running me $100 more dollars even though i can tell them what the problem is. They said their diagnostic will tell them precisely where the leak is, which sounds a little fishy to me, i don‘t think that machine would tell them that, wouldn‘t it be a visual or some other type of inspection other than the diagnostic machine. also, regardless of the diagnostics, how much should this run me so i know who is trying to steal from me and who is being more honest? This is not covered under my extended warrenty.

This is a generally easy question to answer. The leak could be anywhere in your exhaust system. From the exhaust headers on the front/side of the engine, all the way back to the muffler. Generally, though, these leaks tend to be around the O2 (oxygen) sensors. Most cars have 2. Some could have 1-3 of them. Go to an exhaust specialist and ask them if they could help you find the leak. Otherwise, if it is not the exhaust, it could be a vacuum leak in the engine bay. Most engines now have rubber hoses that are all over the engine that allow air to be pulled through various areas of the engine. If you can do it yourself, check all the hoses and see if you can find one that is detached. A good source of reference would be a Hanes auto manual which you can pick up from Auto Zone. Hope this helps! BB2

Q:I have noticed for a little while that while I am idle my car steering feel vibrates a little. The other day I was driving and noticed that whenever I accelrate or put my foot on the gas even a little it drove like the tires needed to be balanced very balaced (shaky rough etc). Now my malfunction indicator lamp is on which says there could be an problem with my emissions system. What does this problem sound like to you? It is a 3 yr old car with about 40,000 miles on it. Is this a serious problem? How much do you think it will cost for parts and labor. I have not had a new car before this one so I never had to decide whether or not to bring it to the dealership to get repaired or an auto mechanic in my area suggested by a friend. WIll the dealership rip me off?

Could be simply a loose spark plug wire.?

Q:I had the engine exhaust light come on after a sensor was replaced in the gas tank for the fuel gage. I was told by the dealer that the light comes on when it senses a leak. However, after doing a smoke test they couldn‘t find one. They told me that they turned the light off and now I am worried that they did not put the gas tank back properly. The car was purchased approximately 2 months ago and I don‘t know if I should be worried or not. Any advice based on experience is greatly appreciated.

Sounds like the dealer did finish the job properly. However, to be sure, take the car to a second auto-workshop and have the exhausted system thoroughly inspected (Should be low cost). If you find any faults, take the car back to dealership and demand proper repair. Good luck.

Q:My check engine light came on yesterday. I took it to the mechanic but they couldn‘t find anything wrong with the car. Later I went to work and on my way home I got pulled over. My tail lights were out. Could that be the cause for the check engine light?? Thank you in advance for your answers.

the light is not on for a tail light issue. the light is related to so many of the electrical systems in the car but the lights are not one of them since the bulbs will fail at some point. you can have a loose gas cap or a systemic failure some where. pull the codes and see what comes up.

Q:Does anyone know how to reset a check engine light on a 1995 honda civic?I live in NYS and I just want to pass inspection. I just lost my job and don‘t have the $$$ to actually fix the problem right now. Again, I just want to pass my inspection. Someone told me that if you unplug the positive terminal of the battery, wait about 20 minutes, then replug it in the codes should be reset and it will be off for a while.Does anyone know if this is true? If so, how long will it last? Thank you in advance!

Easiest thing to do is unhook the battery for 30 minutes, then reconnect it. The auto parts stores have OBD2 scanners, not the OBD1 system you have. If the light comes back on, you need to find a mechanic. The auto parts stores have stopped resetting lights for obvious legal reasons.

Q:The steady yellow check engine light has been on for over two weeks and I replaced the gas cap and had a mechanic do the smoke test and nothing could be found wrong or no leaks and engine light did not come off, How can I reset the code or check engine light to come off on my car?

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Q:My check engine light came on about a month ago, I took it to the shop and they told me it was due to a fuel system leak. They did a pressure smoke test and couldn‘t find any leaks. My light is back on and i took it to advance auto parts and they hooked it up and said the light was on due to a loose gas cap, so we cleared the code. I bought a new gas cap and now the light is back on. Should I take it back to the shop and spend more money to be told the same thing? Or is there something I can do for cheap, like a gas treatment?

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