Can I Continue Driving with Engine Malfunction and Car Shaking?
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It is not advisable to drive when the engine malfunction light is on. Car shaking could be caused by a misfiring cylinder (where one cylinder fails to ignite), excessive carbon buildup in the throttle body, or a faulty ignition coil. If the engine malfunction indicator light occasionally illuminates, it may indicate a sensor issue in the electronic control system (such as the throttle position sensor), a malfunctioning actuator, or a problem within the ignition system. Solutions for an illuminated engine malfunction light: 1. Most vehicle warning lights are triggered by fuel emission system issues. When the light is on, try starting and turning off the engine three times, then observe whether the warning light remains illuminated. 2. If the light persists, promptly visit a repair shop to diagnose the trouble code and determine whether the issue lies with the engine or a sensor. If the light turns off, it may be an intermittent fault and does not require immediate inspection. 3. The warning light operates on this principle: When the onboard computer receives data from the oxygen sensor indicating that exhaust emissions significantly exceed national standards and cannot self-correct within the standard range, the engine control unit will activate the emissions warning light (yellow pollution light) on the dashboard to alert the owner to inspect the cause at a service station.
