Check engine light question

Have a 1997 Malibu 6 cyclinder with air and 125,000 miles on it. I have taken it in yearly to Chevy garage and had them fixed whatever they have found wrong. Early this summer they fixed all the codes that showed in the computer which numbered 2 of which one was a leak in some airline, Do not remember other. Runs fine but getting old and rusty. Oil get changed on regular basis usually every 3,000 and tuned up at 100,000 miles because they said it had platinum plugs and trans and power steering flushed at recommended intervals. Coolant was set to recommended temp when they fkushed and refilled it.

The last two or three winters when it gets cold like this AM in the

20s and blustery the check engine light comes on. It stays on a couple days or until weather warms up and goes out. I check all fluids and they are good and the car starts and runs fine and does not stall or anything. When I take it in it gets in garage and warms up the light goes out and they tell me they can not check it unless the check engine light is on.

Any suggestions as to what could be causing light to come on??

TIA

Reply to
Kraut / Larry Stark
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Often there are two sensors. One for oil level on the side of the pan and one for pressure near the filter. Jump the one on the pan (if there is one) and see if the light goes out.

Reply to
Paul in Houston TX

buy a code reader and check it yourself. the computer should retain codes, even if the light is not on. basic readers are $35 and up.

Reply to
jim beam

Thanks all for replies. Appreciate it.

Reply to
Kraut / Larry Stark

But like I said it happens in really cold weather only!! If it was the oil sesors why would they do it only during COLD weather??

Thanks again.

Reply to
Kraut / Larry Stark

Oops, I misread your question. Sorry. Jim Beam is correct. Read the codes or have them read. It could be anything.

Reply to
Paul in Houston TX

My s10 recently, on a cold morning, set a p0128 code. It means the vehicle did not reach the specified operating temperature in a specified period of time.

Reply to
38racing

Can I ask what if anything you did to fix the problem or what caused it??

TIA

Reply to
Kraut / Larry Stark

did you get a code reader? what codes do you have stored in your car's computer?

Reply to
jim beam

About a week and a half ago had to replace exhaust system and since then the light has not come on and a couple mornings it has been in single digit temp.

My nephew is going to check the codes. He is a licensed mechanic.

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Kraut / Larry Stark

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