Q: Car dinging and Service Engine Soon light coming on
I get a dinging alarm sound after driving for about 30 miles and occasionally the Service Engine Soon light comes on briefly. It goes off after the engine has cooled down.
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Most GM vehicles will give you a "ding" when a Warning light comes on. Even though the Check Engine Light goes out, the code will be stored in the engine’s computer. A qualified mechanic from YourMechanic can come out, scan the computer, and diagnose your car’s dinging noise and Check Engine Light issues.
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