# 2008 Hyundai Accent - check engine light **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hyundai, accent\ **Created:** [August 22, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465 "2018-08-22T20:30:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cathy09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@Cathy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy09)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465/1 "2018-08-22T20:30:10Z")
check engine light came on , what to do? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465/2 "2018-08-22T20:36:45Z")
First, check to make sure your gas cap is in place and tight. If it was loose, it will take 5 starts or so to turn off the check engine light. If it wasn’t loose, take it to a local independent mechanic. They will plug the car into a computer and read out the error codes that suggest what might be wrong. They will charge you a diagnostic fee but that is usually waived if you ave the work done at that shop. If you don’t know a good shop, check here; > **[Mechanics Files](https://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files)** > > Car Talk from NPR. Car advice, tips, troubleshooting, and answers to your car questions. Find a mechanic, hear past shows, play the puzzler, join our discussion boards, and learn safe driving tips. ---
**Author:** ![Cathy09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@Cathy09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy09)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-check-engine-light/123465/3 "2018-08-22T21:07:42Z")
Thank you for the information.