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Why is the Engine Light ON?

If the light comes ON and stays ON, the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system has detected a problem. The OBD system monitors the vehicle performance and regulates engine speed (RPM), fuel mixture and ignition timing.

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- What is OBDII?
- How does the OBDII works?
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- Is the OBD system working correctly?
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- What should I do if the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine light stays on?
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