Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,156,148 members, 7,829,103 topics. Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at 07:16 PM

Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise - Car Talk - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Car Talk / Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise (1243 Views)

Vsc Check Light Came On / My Oil Light Came Up..urgent!! / Innoson Unveils Tricycle Ambulance For Quick Emergency Response (2) (3) (4)

(1) (Reply) (Go Down)

Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 8:28am On Dec 23, 2019
Experts, please advise me on what to do and what no to do.

My check engine light came on while in transit yesterday. Where it came on is not a place I could stop so I journeyed further for another 2hrs to my destination. During the 2hrs, the car didn't feel different despite the light.

Now am planning my return which would require a 7hr drive, can the car survive another 7hrs? If yes, what do I have to do to pamper the car. I'm thinking of limiting my speed to 60km/h (with AC off), contrary to the 140km/h I often do.

Pls advise if this is a reasonable risk or I should just invest on bringing my Kazeem down to where I am embarassed
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by nurey(m): 9:13am On Dec 23, 2019
That is how a 2020 Bugatti Veyron light comes on when you are doing 140km don't be worried it's normal

1 Like

Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 9:20am On Dec 23, 2019
nurey:
That is how a 2020 Bugatti Veyron light comes on when you are doing 140km don't be worried it's normal
Bugatti! I pray o...
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by Mynewdawn15: 2:23pm On Dec 23, 2019
nurey:
That is how a 2020 Bugatti Veyron light comes on when you are doing 140km don't be worried it's normal
Alfa Nurey. grin
Op what is the make of your car?
Is it a Suzuki or what?

1 Like

Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 4:52pm On Dec 23, 2019
Mynewdawn15:

Alfa Nurey. grin
Op what is the make of your car?
Is it a Suzuki or what?
Toyota Camry 06
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by Olugbenga1234: 9:34pm On Dec 23, 2019
transfer101:
Experts, please advise me on what to do and what no to do.

My check engine light came on while in transit yesterday. Where it came on is not a place I could stop so I journeyed further for another 2hrs to my destination. During the 2hrs, the car didn't feel different despite the light.

Now am planning my return which would require a 7hr drive, can the car survive another 7hrs? If yes, what do I have to do to pamper the car. I'm thinking of limiting my speed to 60km/h (with AC off), contrary to the 140km/h I often do.

Pls advise if this is a reasonable risk or I should just invest on bringing my Kazeem down to where I am embarassed
my moms 2007 Xterra for over 9years now. Up till now it keeps saying check engine. Which we do every 2-3 months.
But the car works fine. But I advise u still take it for servicing and find another way to return back. Its better than risking
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by chibjohn(m): 8:32am On Dec 24, 2019
transfer101:
Experts, please advise me on what to do and what no to do.

My check engine light came on while in transit yesterday. Where it came on is not a place I could stop so I journeyed further for another 2hrs to my destination. During the 2hrs, the car didn't feel different despite the light.

Now am planning my return which would require a 7hr drive, can the car survive another 7hrs? If yes, what do I have to do to pamper the car. I'm thinking of limiting my speed to 60km/h (with AC off), contrary to the 140km/h I often do.

Pls advise if this is a reasonable risk or I should just invest on bringing my Kazeem down to where I am embarassed
Nobody can tell you the specific issue with the car without scanning it. If you can get where to scan the car please do and post the codes for interpretation.
Check engine light is just a warning light telling you that something is wrong within your engine. It doesn't signal emergency. The car will not perform optimally but will do just fine. I have traveled over 700km with check engine light on in my car. I knew what brought the light though and could deal with the effect which was increased fuel consumption.
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 12:26pm On Dec 24, 2019
I started the car this morning, and the check engine didn't come on. Some strange shii.. It's obvious this car is messing with me.
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by seanfer(m): 7:01pm On Dec 24, 2019
transfer101:
I started the car this morning, and the check engine didn't come on. Some strange shii.. It's obvious this car is messing with me.

Drive the car for some kilometers and the CEL will come up.
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 8:39am On Dec 25, 2019
seanfer:


Drive the car for some kilometers and the CEL will come up.
Oops. I hope it won't breakdown till am able to contact my mech sha
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by seanfer(m): 10:27am On Dec 25, 2019
transfer101:
Oops. I hope it won't breakdown till am able to contact my mech sha
It won’t breakdown. My check engine light come on last night as I was in traffic. Nothing changes about the drivability of the Car. But I will get it scanned after festive period
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 1:16pm On Dec 26, 2019
seanfer:


Drive the car for some kilometers and the CEL will come up.
12hrs drive at 90km/h after, the light is still off. I went to see my mechanic today, and he said since it has stayed off after a long period of time, that means it has corrected itself and it was not due to a critical problem. He said such case usually occur when the exhaust pipe get is a serious contact with the road when in motion, or if a plug failed during acceleration. He, however, said I should just let him observe the engine sound tomorrow when it still cold.

Should I be worried?

P.S. I have used the car for 1yr, and 3mth without doing anything aside from changing oil and oil filter every 3 months.

Cc: GAZZUZZ
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by seanfer(m): 1:31pm On Dec 26, 2019
transfer101:
12hrs drive at 90km/h after, the light is still off. I went to see my mechanic today, and he said since it has stayed off after a long period of time, that means it has corrected itself and it was not due to a critical problem. He said such case usually occur when the exhaust pipe get is a serious contact with the road when in motion, or if a plug failed during acceleration. He, however, said I should just let him observe the engine sound tomorrow when it still cold.

Should I be worried?

P.S. I have used the car for 1yr, and 3mth without doing anything aside from changing oil and oil filter every 3 months.

Cc: GAZZUZZ

Follow his Advice... My Car has been hitting the ground anytime i want to drive into my compound for over 2 weeks now.. 2 days ago my CEL came up and the car still drives normal, I just order for OBD scanner Try and scan the car...
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:48pm On Dec 26, 2019
transfer101:
12hrs drive at 90km/h after, the light is still off. I went to see my mechanic today, and he said since it has stayed off after a long period of time, that means it has corrected itself and it was not due to a critical problem. He said such case usually occur when the exhaust pipe get is a serious contact with the road when in motion, or if a plug failed during acceleration. He, however, said I should just let him observe the engine sound tomorrow when it still cold.

Should I be worried?

P.S. I have used the car for 1yr, and 3mth without doing anything aside from changing oil and oil filter every 3 months.

Cc: GAZZUZZ

You went to the village, they welcomed you, why are you complaining? As you have left , they have left you and it is evident.

3 Likes 1 Share

Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 2:38pm On Dec 26, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


You went to the village, they welcomed you, why are you complaining? As you have left , they have left you and it is evident.
Mad o! But it was my church retreat that I went to na. I guess God noticed my unrest due to the CEL, and he went ahead to fix it grin

Hallelujah!!
Re: Check Emergency Light Came On - Pls Advise by transfer101: 2:39pm On Dec 26, 2019
seanfer:


Follow his Advice... My Car has been hitting the ground anytime i want to drive into my compound for over 2 weeks now.. 2 days ago my CEL came up and the car still drives normal, I just order for OBD scanner Try and scan the car...
Will do. Thanks you.

(1) (Reply)

Nissan Primera Driving Acceleration Problem / How Much Do You Think This Car Can Go For, It Needs To Be Disposed. / Video Of A Lady Shooting A Chicken Cause It Scratch Her Car

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 35
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.