Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:14:13 -0500 From: Steve Crowe <scrowenopsamink.net> Subject: Re: Check Engine For What??
On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:53:05 GMT, "Matt Willmarth" <matt_willmarthnopsamlobal.net> wrote: >after idling for a while in traffic yesterday, my check engine light's come >on. i think that my radiator fan may not be functioning correctly, but this >has been the case for awhile ago and the car's temp didn't increase too >greatly because it was rather cold and the heater was on. i checked the >fluids and they're fine, but i have no idea what needs to be checked. >does it have to be checked with the saab diagnostic computer or will a >mechanic without one suffice? the manual claims i can drive it for a while >without intervention but i don't have any idea how long that is the case. >any help would be greatly appreciated. > >-matt > Matt, Check Engine Light or Malfuction Indicator Light (MIL) has come on because the car's engine mangment computer has detected a condition that may be causing increased emissions. There are many reasons for this to happen. The next step interface with the computer and check for fault codes or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). How that is done is model/year dependant. Therefore, we, the group, need to know more about your car ,other than it is a Saab, before we can offer much more info. Steve
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