2001 Volvo S40 "engine computer" Questions

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engine light is turned on by the computer when the computer detects a problem. what happens is the computer stores a code or codes with the sensor or circuit problem, the first thing you need to do is

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...wait until the connection gets really bad and the engine light stays on permanently .the computer will then store the code thats causing the fault and you'll know exactly where it's coming from. ...

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...engine light is on because your computer has detected a problem with your vehicle. Take it to Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts to have it scanned. They do it for free and they will let you know what ...

engine light) is turned on this is to alert you to the fact that Powertrain Control Module (computer) has detected a failure somewhere in the systems it controls you may not feel any difference in the

...engine computer or computer sensor. If black smoke is present, check the engine oil as in the white smoke example to make sure excess fuel has not contaminated it. Do not start the engine if a heavy, ...

...the service light on the dash panel? how Check engine soon light, or oil change light. check engine light must be reset by a OBDII diagnostic computer or code reader. Autozone will do it for

...computer probably detected an abnormal condition dangerous for the engine/transmission and protects it from damge but allowing you to reach home or a service shop. The computer should be scanned for ...

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...computer stores a record of the problem (there are of course some exceptions to this, like the fuel pump, engine coolant temperature sensor and MAF sensor for instance) in the form of a fault code in ...

...and engine still stays on then, you need to have the error code deleted on the ECU (electronic computer unit). You can do this with a ODB port reader if you have one or have it done in a

...ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER (CALLED THE PCM) TO CHANGE THE VALVE TIMING BY MOVING THE CAMSHAFT DRIVE WHEEL PULLEY FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS TO ADVANCE OR ****** THE CAMSHAFT POSTION WHICH IN ...

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