I took my car to AutoZone to do a scan. It came up the there was a leak in one of my "large hoses" that was all he said. I guess the next step is a mechanic. My question: What hoses could have a leak? I'm not automobile savey so my question may be rather stupid. Is there anything else I should do? Does this require immediate action or can it wait a few weeks. Any information you can give me would be helpful.
Thanks,
Linda
Check Engine Lights come on due to an electrical component failure or if a sensor is registering something outside the vehicles set working parameters on your vehicle. The diagnostic machine would not tell the mechanic that a radiator hose is leaking; However, if the coolant level is low within the cooling system (due to a leak), your temperature sending unit may register a fault through your vehicle's computer... setting off the check engine light.
If the car has been driving normally, you haven't noticed any leaks within your cooling system, and your temp gauge is not registering hotter than normal, then this probably isn't the case.
Have a different mechanic perform a diagnostics test to see what fault codes are stored in your car's computer. Also, to double check for leaks within your cooling system, have them perform a pressure test on your radiator. This will uncover any leaks, if any.
If you haven't noticed any of the above symptoms or driveability issues, your car will be fine to drive for awhile... just don't put it off too long to have it tested.
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Unfortunately he didn't give me a code. He just said one of the large hoses. Being naive about the process I assumed he couldn't tell. I may take it back to them and get a different employee - maybe I can pin them down.
Thanks.
can yo ask the AutoZone person what hose?
I assumed to be one of the vacuum. there are many vacuum hose, it would be good to know what is the problem and what hose.
What was the error code?
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