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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Description and Operation
The instrument panel mounted ``Check Engine'' or ``Service Engine Soon'' lamp is used to alert the operator of malfunctions within the C-3 system.
- When the ignition is ON with the engine stopped, the lamp is illuminated as a bulb check.
- When the engine is running, the lamp will be illuminated whenever the ECM senses a system malfunction.
- In addition, the lamp is used to access trouble codes stored in the ECM trouble code memory.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.