When the Check Engine Light Appears What Does It Tell You?

Posted by Anamika Saha
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Apr 21, 2015
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When check engine light of the car comes on, you may have a sinking feeling in pit of the stomach. This light can mean an expensive problem such as a bad catalytic converter or it may be something very minor such as loose gas cap. However, most of the time it has been found out that drivers hardly visiting the repair centre for locating the malfunction & turning off the light.

 Check engine light also known as  MIL is the signal from engine  computer of the car that everything  is not right. The service department of the car repair centre may diagnose the problem. But there is a way of previewing what the issue may be.

engine lightAutomakers have standardized their engine diagnostic systems under the protocol OBD-II that stipulates a standardized list of the DTC and mandates that all the cars offer a universal connector for accessing this information. It is generally located under steering column and is very easy to access.

The do-it-yourselfers may purchase inexpensive code readers, which connect to the standarddized OBD port & search for meaning of the code on the websites like Engine Light help. Check engine light may even be turned off by some of the code readers, although this action doesn't repair the problem. In some cases, you may see the light coming back later.


According to experts, a lot of drivers confuse 'service required' light on gauge cluster for Check Engine light. The formers only means that the car is due for routine maintenance or oil change. It isn't a sign of trouble like Check Engine light.

Check engine lights are found in yellow, orange, amber or yellow, depending on manufacturer. If light starts flashing, it means a severe problem like a misfire, which can overheat catalytic converter quickly. The emissions devices basically operate at a high temperature for cutting emissions but may pose a severe fire hazard when faulty.

So, if Check Engine Light is visible and is steady, get it checked by visiting a automobile centre that provides car repair services in South Headland. There are several people who do nothing thinking that it would cost them a lot. Some of the drivers having older cars wish to squeezing out as many miles as they can without visiting the service garage. However, before going through the inspection, they need to make sure to turn off the lights. If light is lit, it will mean there is a great chance of the car to emit excess pollutants or consume a lot of gas.
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