Check engine light is on

2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
18,000 MILES
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MSPNAK
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I hit a chunk of ice or snow about the size of a volleyball...my check engine light is on....car is running fine
Jan 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Take it to an auto parts store and have it scanned for code/s -start here
Jan 23, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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MSPNAK
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Any ideas as to what could be wrong...could it just be a sensor
Jan 23, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have it scanned for code/s it will finger a sensor problem if its the case
Jan 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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MSPNAK
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I will do that tomorrow..I was just wondering if you had any ideas as to what the problem could be.i was hoping there was a chance that it is something minor...thanks
Jan 23, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Anything can pop the CEL -so have it scanned for code/s
Jan 23, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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