What does service engine soon mean on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
Mitsubishi’s service engine soon, also known as a check engine light, can come on when the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system detects a problem with the engine, emission system, and/or transmission.
What does it mean when service engine soon light comes on?
The “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light indicates there may be a repair or replacement of your engine or transmission. It means there is more than a routine repair or service requirement, and instead, a system failure to the fuel, transmission, ignition, or emissions.
How do you reset the check engine light on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
A few different ways to reset your check engine light are:
- Let it go off by itself.
- Turn your ignition on and off several times in a row.
- Disconnect your battery and reconnect it.
- Buy an OBD II scanner (they’re relatively inexpensive) and follow the instructions (it’s pretty easy)
Can I drive with service engine soon light on?
That having been said, you can probably drive safely with the service engine soon light on, as long as it is on solid and not flashing. If the service engine light is flashing, you should pull over immediately and call for roadside service and have the vehicle towed to the mechanic.
Is service engine soon light serious?
The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light comes on when there is an emissions, ignition, fuel system or transmission related failure. If the light is flashing, this is more serious. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition it could lead to very costly emission repairs.
How serious is a service engine soon light?
Its purpose is to warn the driver that there is some kind of malfunction. It’s not as serious as when the check engine light goes on, so It might not be necessary to immediately pull over, but it is very important that you sooner rather than later get a mechanic to check engine functions.