the check engine light just came on randomly. I forgot to get an oil change, but I added new oil. When it is still it bounces, and I can't go over 40mph without it running like there's air in the system, it's skipping a beat sort of speak (it's not smooth). At night we looked at the engine, and one of the wires that connects to the top of the engine is sparking, it looks like the wire is loose. Could this be the problem as to why my check engine light is on? And can this be fixed? Is it expensive? I also noticed that I do not have any coolant? I'm sure that is a problem. I go for regular oil changes and no one has mentioned that to me before. My air conditioning doesn't work and they said I need a new compressor which will run me $700. My defroster doesn't seem to work well either when it rains and it is very warm outside. Are these all going to run me into the ground financially, and if so, is it worth it? I also need new headlights because mine are terrible. I can't see 4 ft. in front of me.
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Hello,If the light says "CHECK ENGINE" and is yellow, that is a computer generated warning to you have it has found a problem in the systems. If the light is red shut your engine off ASAP and get it towed to your repair shop. You stated you could see spark out of a wire. First do not touch it, modern vehicles spark at between 120K to 165K volts and you will not soon forget it. The control systems monitor engine rpm down to the milli-second with a wire shorted it can tell the speed of the rotation from one cylinder not firing. The ECM will then turn on the yellow or org. lite to info you there is a problem that needs repaired and what cylinder it is. I would sujest you check your repairpal.com listing for a shop close to you, should that fail call AAA for your local AAA Approved repair center. If you don't have a office close you ask your friends and such to put you on to their shop and always check with the BBB before taking your vehicle into an unkown shop. Good Hunting.
Thank you so much to take the time in responding. I have an appointment this Friday with a local mechanic. I am not driving it because the check engine light is now blinking.
Thank you so much to take the time in responding. I have an appointment this Friday with a local mechanic. I am not driving it because the check engine light is now blinking.