Perhaps more interestingly, Automatic can also suss out the reason behind a check engine light along with an appropriate course of action.
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Welch likens early screening to the check engine light on a car, occasionally picking up abnormalities that don't affect the vehicle's performance.
The check engine light of my 2003 Mazda MPV turned on over 6-months ago, and I never had the time to actually get it checked, even less fixed!
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Economists would say the rising prices are like the check engine light coming on on the dashboard, and to lift the gas tax would just put a piece of black tape over the warning light.
For example, if 20 percent of check engine light problems reported came from a certain vehicle but it made up only 10 percent of the vehicle population it would have an index of 2.00 (20 percent divided by 10 percent).
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Many of these gadgets can be used to turn off a check engine light, which can be a money-saver if you avoid a trip to the garage simply because the gas cap was loose, a common cause of check engine alerts.
Hollander compares it to a "check engine" light that keeps flashing on the dash for no reason.
When that annoying "check engine" light appears on your dashboard, for instance, the service manager sees it, too, on his computer.
OK, not that last one, but the program is certainly more differentiating and engaging than a check-engine light, or a postcard from your dealer.
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This scrutiny of tradition, holding it up in the light to check its provenance and authenticity, was condemned as thoroughly unpatriotic.
When Bobbie paused to check the color of light on the ceiling, Arianda sat back on the sofa, legs splayed, singing to herself.
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We hope this trial will demonstrate the benefits of a superior online experience as users can browse, download, catch up on emails, Tweet and check Facebook literally at the speed of light.
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More and more people are taking their tablets to bed with them to surf the web, check Facebook or email before switching off the light.
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If the pilot light goes out the driver has to visually check all the carriage doors.
For those looking for something a little more conventional, Acer has also unveiled its new TravelMate ProFile laptop design (check it out after the break), which is also light on specs at the moment but does promise some increased sturdiness while still keeping the weight down.
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"In light of the situation, we will carry out a safety check of all nuclear plants, " she said.
Perhaps you recycle your cardboard and Coke cans, but if you're looking for a bit of inspiration from master design-recyclers check out this pendant lamp made from hundreds of soda tabs, this Cone Light made from repurposed traffic cones, and this chandelier composed almost entirely of six-pack rings.
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The FAA said that "relatively good weather" and light traffic, which is typical of Sundays, helped keep delays in check.
It began designing a light-weight IntelliMatch application for the Apple tablet so bank users could check on operations even while they were out away from their desks in meetings, where many senior users spend most of their days.
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Paul was calling to check my interest in an assignment: predict the future of customer service in light of Gen Y and social media and then, draw a line in the sand in the form of the date by which this new service model should be in place.
As soon as he finished eating, he would light a cigarette and snap his fingers for the bill, not bothering to check whether I had finished, too.
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