2000 Chevy Cavalier 4 Cycle 2.2 Engine Light On

Don,

Depending on what it is, you may be able to just ignore it. That light is programmed to come on if any one of a hundred things isn't right.

Have you tried to read the trouble codes?

I know at one time places like Midas would check the "check engine light" for free. Make sure your gas cap is fitting snug too.

Most (80-90%) of the time that is due to a defective gas cap. It will probably take a while after you replace the cap for the light to go out, maybe 1-2 weeks depending on your driving habits.

maybe 1-2 weeks depending on your driving habits.

Just un hook the negative pole on the battery for around 1 minuet. It will clear thje computer.

Ron

Most of the major US auto parts stores (Advance, Auto Zone, O'Reilly, etc.) will read the code for you using an OBD II reader and tell you what the indicated problem is at no charge. The repair labor and any necessary replacement parts will unfortunately be your expense. It may be something simple and cheap.

If the engine warning light is on after a while when you have started the engine, that indicates that a transducers or sensors in the engine having a failure and miscommunicated with the control engine to ensure the system works well. I suggest that you can use a engine scanner or multi scan to check what are the error code and which sensor are malfunctioning.Some cases do involved where the symptoms are shown from the condition of the engine itself whether its runs smoothly or jerking and even hunting and stalls.

Thanks to everyone that took the time to reply to my question. I took the gasket off the gas cap and turned it over and put it back on the car. I drove the car maybe 3 miles and the light went out and hasen't came back on. Thanks again everone.

Don

Glad to be of assistance

Another CR4 success story!

go to autozone. they will read it for free. they won't cut the light out, but they will tell u what code made it come on then it's up to you.

Lyn-Door Industries sells Band-aids special adhesive strips that are specially designed to filter out some of the light waves emitted by these check engine lights. Good luck.