Check Engine Light Diagnosis | Tindol Ford Gastonia, NC

What Check Engine Light Diagnosis Includes

When a car's check engine light comes on, it can indicate any number of things might be wrong. Some drivers understand the need to have an experienced technician immediately determine the problem, other drivers, unfortunately, don't see any other symptoms in the vehicle's performance and therefore think it can wait.

The problem with the second attitude is there isn't a way to tell without the use of a professional diagnostic tool. The mechanic will plug in the proper tool for the make and model of vehicle which gives a code for why the light has come on, and can then look up the code to determine the exact problem. At that point, the mechanic and driver can discuss whether there is a need for an immediate repair or if it's just a technical glitch which can wait until a more convenient time to be fixed.

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What to Do When Your Check Engine Light Comes On

A diagnosis is needed first in order to determine if there is a pending breakdown, or if perhaps a sensor malfunction.

The diagnosis is also needed so the light can be reset because if something else goes wrong there will be no way of knowing if the light is always on. If nothing else, the peace of mind that comes with knowing why the light came on is better than wondering what is actually wrong and what might happen.

Ignoring Your Check Engine Light

In the worst case scenario, the car will break down on the side of the road because the light was an indication of a serious mechanical failure.

The second worst, your car will run safely until parked and then refuse to start back up. Those situations are a bit drastic and worse than the usual in which the light indicates something is wrong which might cause the car to suffer poor performance or begin to get less than ideal gas mileage.

It's important to remember in such a situation the problem only gets worse and will eventually lead to the car becoming undrivable. In such cases, it's understandable to wait a few weeks and budget money for the repairs, but they can't be procrastinated for too long.

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Choosing a Local Service Shop

A reputable service center such as Tindol Ford in Gastonia, NC has the required equipment to diagnose why your check engine light has come on. We can also conduct any needed repairs your may need.

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