Date: 20 Feb 2003 07:47:49 -0800 From: matt_willmarthnopsamlobal.net (Matt Willmarth) Subject: Re: Check Engine For What??
thanks for the reply steve, sorry i didn't provide more info, its a 97 saab 900se. 4cyl turbo. it should just be emission related though? matt Steve Crowe <scrowenopsamink.net> wrote in message news:<mha85vcsgug4jf0nmq2rvt13en7jv4v56snopsamcom>... > 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