A check engine light, or often MIL (malfunction indicator light) Is just that. The engine controls see something outside of parameters. This can be out of normal range or a input actually missing amongst other things. So the problem condition ceased to exist, light goes off. The trouble code will likely be stored as a “history” code and can be retrieved with a scan tool. Hope it’s an easy one for you!
Well that’s unfortunate for everyone. I’ve had that happen. Someone ok’s work that’s more than the car’s value. Then they don’t want to pay and pick up because they have second thoughts about being upside down. So now the shop has a lot flower sitting around. I get it, repairs are expensive, but very frustrating.
Most likely will not give you the car back until paid. In my state- Eventually if the bill isn’t paid he can file for a mechanics lien and get title to the car. It’s a process, but doable. The shop doesn’t want to do this, they have better things to do. But a shop can’t have cars there forever.
Soft Scrub or liquid comet is great for nasty chrome!
Correct. Something that was plugged into it is broke off. Gently get up under it, preferably something plastic and ease it out of there.