Q: This morning Engine Light, Traction Control Light, and Electronic steering light is on.

asked by on November 20, 2016

Woke up this morning, started the car and Engine light, traction control light and Electronic steering light all lit up. Car started fine and seemed to drive fine. It's 32F outside if that has anything to do with it. I noticed while driving to the store that the economy light that is supposed to shine green when your being a good driver also never turned green when I was coasting down a hill.

My car has 90000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Check Engine Light is on Inspection $94.99 - $114.99 Get a Quote

Hi there. The "good driver" light will not come on if there is a fault detected in the engine controls system; the other lights can accompany the check engine light as well, but there may be an additional cause for the power steering light. When the engine computer detects a fault in any system of the drivetrain, it sets a code and other systems can be affected by this. The others systems usually set codes in their computers that refer to engine computer communication has stopped. Have the codes checked and proceed with proper diagnostic steps from there. The codes are not a diagnosis, but a guide to the system that has the fault. Having a qualified technician perform an inspection will avoid replacing unnecessary parts. Your Mechanic has several available technicians that can assist you with a check engine light inspection.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

How do I open the fuel tank door?
Before filling up your car with gas, you will need to open the fuel tank door. This is a very easy task: Lift up on the fuel filler door opener, which is located underneath the driver’s seat, directly next to...
Hear rattling under the hood
Hi there. Many components make up your cooling system. If any of these components are not functioning properly, it will cause your vehicle to overheat. If your vehicle is not leaking any coolant chances are that your radiator fan(s) are...
Something rubbing a hole in tire
Hi there. If there is an obstruction in your wheel well then that can come in contact with your tires and puncture your tire. It can possibly be a piece of bent metal that is coming in contact with your...
A lot of fluid came out from the front of my car. I think there is a problem with the radiator.
The leaking fluid could be from your radiator. The radiator is at the front of your car and contains antifreeze or coolant. Any damage to the radiator can cause a loss of antifreeze or coolant. In addition, the radiator hoses...
What should it cost to replace ac compressor, accumulator
It takes roughly 12 hours to replace the compressor and expansion valve. As you may know, the expansion valve is attached to the evaporator under the dash and thus is not readily accessible, hence the hours. If you input your...
If one tie rod is bad on my 2005 Toyota Camry do I need to replace both of them.
Hello. Though it is good to have balance in your steering system and it is good practice to replace parts on both sides at the same time, you do not need to do that. You onlt need to replace the...
Code P0089 on Saab 2006 V6
You may want to check to be sure the fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement) is working properly. The fuel pressure regulator is a device which controls the pressure of fuel supplied to the fuel injectors on an engine. This works by...
Self replaced radiator in jeep liberty 2002 with air, hoses are good but coolant leaking from right side.... ?
Trapped air can prevent normal flow of coolant. As you refill the coolant, be sure any available air purge valves are open; that prevents air from being trapped. Once the system is refilled, if you have a leak, the source...
My car started knocking in the engine and bucking when I started it today, what could that be?
You may have a misfiring coil or spark plug or a problem with the camshaft variable timing. Make sure you have a fresh oil change with correct oil viscosity and have computer scanned for codes to see what cylinders were...

Related articles

The Best Used Cars to Buy for Dog Owners
Dog Dog owners are a special breed of drivers. When they shop for a used car they have a list of requirements that can be quite different from other drivers, which tends to make the process a bit of a...
The Top 5 Selling Cars in Connecticut in 2012
Connecticut Connecticut offers plenty of rain and its fair share of snow during the winter months, which means drivers need vehicles that can handle these conditions. Top selling vehicles in previous years have included the Toyota Camry, Corolla and the...
How to Get Acura Dealership Certified
Acura car dealerships offer automotive technician jobs to mechanics who are Acura certified through the PACT program.