Noticing any warning light that illuminates on the dashboard is important to be aware of. The light will correspond to an area of the vehicle where the issue is. If the light starts to blink, turn the vehicle off when it is safe to do so. This can help prevent further damage being done to the vehicle.
One of the lights that could come on is the service engine soon or check engine light. This is a symbol that looks like an engine. If the light comes on, it is important to not ignore it. When a check engine light is ignored for a long period of time, there could be extensive damage done to the vehicle.
There are some common things that cause the check engine light to come on. These things include a loose gas cap, faulty oxygen sensor, bad battery, alternator, baseline parts, hoses, and wires. Sometimes the cause of a check engine soon light is as simple as a gas cap that has not been properly secured. In this case, it is a simple fix to make the check engine soon light turn off. A second cause might be a faulty oxygen sensor. While a faulty oxygen sensor may be over diagnosed, it is still a common cause of the check engine soon light coming on in your car. The main purpose of an oxygen sensor is to examine the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system as compared to the oxygen outside of the system.
Another cause of the check engine soon light coming on is a bad car battery. Have your car battery tested. Bringing the vehicle in can help determine if the battery is causing an issue with the vehicle. If a bad battery and alternator are ruled out as the cause for your check engine light coming on, we can do a visual inspection of your hoses and wires. This can help provide a safe and reliable ride again when you drive.