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SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on steady (emission control system malfunction)

Medium severity

Symptoms

["Check if you recently put fuel into your vehicle. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.", "Check if you just drove through a deep puddle of water. If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.", "If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle."]

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