Engine light on car on?

Question

i have 1998 Saturn and the orange engine light is on and wont go off. i just got the oil changed so its not that and the engine cap is on tight i just checked. i am going to have it checked out as soon as possible but i need my car for work. what else can that light mean?

Answer 1

One quick way is to disconnect your battery for at least 1 minute then reconnect. the light should be out and if there is a real problem it will return shortly. Then have the code read. Based on year it very well could be Oxygen sensor which can effect fuel mileage so if you do notice you are using more fuel if light comes back on check code  

Answer 2

the light means the engine theft system is on and someone stole your engine  better go get a new one soon

make sure they fill it with the correct amount of blinker system control fluid  and repack the muffler bearings(all this stuff is sold right next to the 2X4 stretchers

Answer 3

it can mean anything. buy a scan tool or take it to any auto parts store and theyll scan it and tell you what the problem is. it isnt always emissions. My 99 Saturn tripped a code that said the idle control system RPM was high. you never know, that light justs lets you know something is wrong. as long as it isnt flashing, youre fine, just get it to a shop whenever you can. if it is flashing, take it to the shop IMMEDIATELY or serious damage could occur.

Answer 4

Some of the engine maintenance lights need to reset as the car gets service. The reset device is usually located near the light source on most cars,The dash area behind the bezel.

good luck

Terry G  

Answer 5

It only means that there is a fault in the emissions system. Have it scanned and it will tell you what component needs replaced. But your engine is fine.