I just got my thermostat housing replaced but the check engine light is still on
My car was overheating and I had a coolant leak so we got a mechanic to come by and check it out. He said I needed a thermostat housing replacement so we got the part and he fixed it. My check engine light is still on and he said I should take it back to the jiffy lube where I got my oil changed to see if they put in the right kind of oil in my car because he here's something funny in the engine. He also said I should take it back so they can reset my system and get the check engine light turned off.
My car has 54000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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You should first check to see if the receipt for the oil chance shows the oil that was put into the engine when it was changed. If the oil put on receipt does not match the required oil for the engine then you should return to the lube place you had it done at. If the receipt lists the correct oil then the lube place will not do anything for you. Have this checked before taking it back and then go from there. The wrong oil may cause problems with the valve position control of the engine and cause codes and engine running problems.
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This can be caused by a defective coolant sensor, radiator partly clogged, fans not working, thermostat or internal engine head problems. The system should be checked with an infrared temperature probe to see if the temperature of the engine is close to that the computer is seeing from the coolant sensor.
When your thermostat doesn;t respond to temperature conditions in your cooling system or gets stuck in either the open or closed position, it may cause a Check Engine Light to turn on. Ensure your thermostat is in good condition in order to prevent engine damage from excess heat.
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Other mostly common reasons for a Check Engine Light are dirty mass airflow sensor, damaged oxygen sensor, defective head gasket, defective emissions control part, a malfunction with the fuel injection system, or defective spark plugs to name a few.
Reset A Check Engine Light: Two Techniques
Start the car, let it run for one second, and then turn it off. Let the engine sit quietly for two to three seconds, and then repeat the whole process two more times.
The thermostat isolates the engine from the radiator until it has reached a certain minimum temperature. Without a thermostat, the engine would always lose heat to the radiator and take longer to warm up.
The engine temperature warning light, which looks like a thermometer or simply the word “TEMP,” illuminates when your vehicle`s engine has exceeded the recommended maximum temperature. Because an overheated engine can result in major damage that`s often irreparable, you should take action right away.
The emissions/exhaust system is the most likely culprit for many check engine lights being illuminated. There could be an exhaust leak or a problem with the catalytic converter. The mass airflow sensor (MAF) is another sensor that is easily tripped or can fail.
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Other mainly common reasons for a Check Engine Light are damaged oxygen sensor, dirty mass airflow sensor, faulty emissions control part, a malfunction with the fuel injection system, faulty head gasket, or defective spark plugs to name a few.
Connecting to an OBD-II Port
You plug an OBD-II scanner tool into it and, in most cases, out pops a code that tells you what the problem is. The scanner also allows you to clear the vehicle`s internal code, which is what triggered the check-engine light. Do that, and the warning light will turn off.
If you want to perform a full reset, wait at least 15 minutes before reconnecting the battery to ensure all residual power has been drained. A full reset reverts your ECU to its factory settings and likely causes it to forget its learned ideal shift points and air-fuel mixing ratios.
The reasons for a check engine light turning on can range from something minor like a loose gas cap to something more serious like a faulty catalytic converter. It could even be a sign of internal engine failure. Ignoring the problem can turn a potentially quick fix into a costly and time-consuming repair.
The thermostat isolates the engine from the radiator until it has reached a certain minimum temperature. Without a thermostat, the engine would always lose heat to the radiator and take longer to warm up.
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