Engine light on

[Starbutt]

Means what? Safe to continue driving to workshop or better tow?

 

[ceecookie]

Means what? Safe to continue driving to workshop or better tow?

U need an OBD scanner to obtain the specific error code from your vehicle. Check engine light can be from a lot of issues - best way is ask ur workshop to diagnose and fix the underlying issue

 

[ck_ian69]

In general, any amber light means ok to drive to workshop. Red means better tow

 

[Starbutt]

Have driven about 20 km already since light came on. Checked engine oil and water both looks ok. Can only wait till tomorrow then ask workshop for advice I think.

Not sure if all workshop will have the obd to diagnose and get the error code. Or must go back to AD?

 

[koolaid]

Have driven about 20 km already since light came on. Checked engine oil and water both looks ok. Can only wait till tomorrow then ask workshop for advice I think.

Not sure if all workshop will have the obd to diagnose and get the error code. Or must go back to AD?

most wkshp, if not all, will have obd scanner. i have a bluetooth odb2 scanner. cheap and good.

 

[Ivanpaseo]

Engine light on and engine running fine u are still safe... If oil light on the u better worry...

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[trento]

Wat car?

My engine warning light on few years liao. Do u feel power loss and rough idling? If not u can keep driving but still good to get it diagnose

 

[yanbros]

Have driven about 20 km already since light came on. Checked engine oil and water both looks ok. Can only wait till tomorrow then ask workshop for advice I think.

Not sure if all workshop will have the obd to diagnose and get the error code. Or must go back to AD?

They don't have, they can also borrow from other workshop in their area who have it.

 

[Dixon.]

My previous car was oxygen sensor prob.
Drove with the engine light on for over a year until I changed the car.

 

[Aaron_soh80]

Means what? Safe to continue driving to workshop or better tow?

see whether can reset error code by using obd scanner..if reset liao still on..better stand by hard cash .

 

[Starbutt]

Thanks for all the advice. Tomorrow go workshop then see what's the damage to the pocket.

 

[dc10000]

sorry to ask, what car is it?

 

[trento]

My previous car was oxygen sensor prob.
Drove with the engine light on for over a year until I changed the car.

oxygen/lambda sensor is not critical part. but info relayed to the ecu will be faulty and this get damage cats and spark plugs long term. i've lived with a faulty front oxygen sensor for a few years.

 

[Dixon.]

oxygen/lambda sensor is not critical part. but info relayed to the ecu will be faulty and this get damage cats and spark plugs long term. i've lived with a faulty front oxygen sensor for a few years.

Yea. The mechanic told me not serious so can ignore.
Heng. Didn't wanna spend more money.
Was a Impreza hatchback 2008 model.

 

[Starbutt]

Exhaust sensor faulty. About ~$200 to replace.

Mechanic said if don't replace, fuel consumption will be higher. No.choice just have to do it.

 

[trento]

Exhaust sensor faulty. About ~$200 to replace.

Mechanic said if don't replace, fuel consumption will be higher. No.choice just have to do it.

if yr car still left a good amount of time left. if scrapping soon, forget it

 

[mun_hoe]

Exhaust sensor faulty. About ~$200 to replace.

Mechanic said if don't replace, fuel consumption will be higher. No.choice just have to do it.

it's the O2 sensor, it detects abnomalities could be dirtied sensor just some cleaning will do, but then mechanics whom wanna earn money will always use the scare tactic knowing your fear of breakdown halfway. In this case this will not cause your vehicle to lose control or get into an accident, fuel consumption higher jiu higher lor, I lived with it for a good 2yrs till scrap

 

[trento]

Ya man. Mine 3-4 years liao. But mech don’t want help me clean even i ask to pay labour

it's the O2 sensor, it detects abnomalities could be dirtied sensor just some cleaning will do, but then mechanics whom wanna earn money will always use the scare tactic knowing your fear of breakdown halfway. In this case this will not cause your vehicle to lose control or get into an accident, fuel consumption higher jiu higher lor, I lived with it for a good 2yrs till scrap

 

[blanklife]

Wat car?

My engine warning light on few years liao. Do u feel power loss and rough idling? If not u can keep driving but still good to get it diagnose

hey just asking if your CEL on for few years but the workshop never reset?
my car have this CEL problems for a few months and from gear 3-4 it loses power.
Its Volks Golf and i got quoted 4.8k for engine overhaul. But as long as i dont drive and accelerate too fast, its still okay but is it safe?

 

[Starbutt]

I understand there is usually a markup on the parts but is 50% normal? I saw an invoice at the mechanic's desk for the sensor for $120 but I was charged $180 labour was another $80!!!!

I am a regular customer