My Check Engine Light Is On, Now What?Auto Repair & Car ServiceUpdated on May 30, 2019 View more like this | Visit COLUMBUS, OH | Contact Shifflet Auto Care |
Your check engine light could be your new best friend! Figuratively speaking, of course. That is because it may be able to alert you to problems within your vehicle. This could potentially save you an expensive car repair.
If your check engine light is aglow on your car's dashboard, the very first action to be taken is checking to make sure that your car's gas cap is on properly. If that is good, then the next step should be taking your vehicle in to your mechanic. They can use a special tool to read the diagnostic codes on your car. This reading will help to show your mechanic from where the problem originated that caused your check engine light to come on in the first place.
There are multiple problems that could cause the CEL to light up. If the light is blinking, this is an indicator that something very serious may be wrong. Pull over and call your mechanic, immediately! If the light remains on steadily, it probably is not as serious. Either way, your car needs to be taken to the mechanic.
There are 4 main problems that could cause your check engine light to illuminate:
1. There may be a problem with the exhaust system.
2. Your spark plugs and/or spark plug wires may need a repair or replacement.
3. The car's oxygen (O2) sensor may be in need of a replacement.
4. Your car's Mass Airflow Sensor may not be working well and could need replaced.
If you are driving and your are greeted with a bright, shiny CEL, pull over and call your mechanic. www.ShiffletAutoCare.com
If your check engine light is aglow on your car's dashboard, the very first action to be taken is checking to make sure that your car's gas cap is on properly. If that is good, then the next step should be taking your vehicle in to your mechanic. They can use a special tool to read the diagnostic codes on your car. This reading will help to show your mechanic from where the problem originated that caused your check engine light to come on in the first place.
There are multiple problems that could cause the CEL to light up. If the light is blinking, this is an indicator that something very serious may be wrong. Pull over and call your mechanic, immediately! If the light remains on steadily, it probably is not as serious. Either way, your car needs to be taken to the mechanic.
There are 4 main problems that could cause your check engine light to illuminate:
1. There may be a problem with the exhaust system.
2. Your spark plugs and/or spark plug wires may need a repair or replacement.
3. The car's oxygen (O2) sensor may be in need of a replacement.
4. Your car's Mass Airflow Sensor may not be working well and could need replaced.
If you are driving and your are greeted with a bright, shiny CEL, pull over and call your mechanic. www.ShiffletAutoCare.com
