What does it mean when the check engine light comes on

Asked by human Aug 12, 2010 at 08:43 PM about the Nissan Altima

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It means there is a problem with the vehicle and trouble codes have been recorded. Take it to an autoparts store and have the codes read. Then ask for a print out. This will tell you what the issue is.

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