{"id":1429,"date":"2023-08-09T07:58:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tunetechfairview.com\/?p=1429"},"modified":"2023-08-09T07:58:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:58:25","slug":"simple-answers-from-tune-tech-fairview-help-my-check-engine-light-is-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tunetechfairview.com\/simple-answers-from-tune-tech-fairview-help-my-check-engine-light-is-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Answers from Tune Tech Fairview: Help! My Check Engine Light is On"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question:\u00a0<\/strong>My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.\u00a0 I say it\u2019s not that simple.\u00a0 Who\u2019s right?<\/p>\n

Answer:\u00a0<\/strong>Good news \u2013 you are!\u00a0 Just look at it logically: there are hundreds of things that can go wrong with your vehicle.\u00a0 Some are simple and some are quite complicated.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a step back.\u00a0 Over 80 percent of engine functions are computer controlled.\u00a0 The computer receives information from dozens of sensors.\u00a0 When a sensor reading is out of range, a trouble code is entered in the computer and the Check Engine Light is illuminated.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a common misconception that the trouble code will tell you exactly what is wrong.\u00a0 For any given trouble code, there are any number of faults that would trigger the code.\u00a0 For example, a code indicating a misfire on cylinder three could be due to a bad spark plug, a failed coil, ignition problems, compression issues, etc.\u00a0 Each of those possibilities requires additional diagnosis to confirm or rule out a cause.\u00a0 Once one of our trained technicians with state-of-the art diagnostic tools and extensive research databases can nail down the problem, then he can set about getting it fixed.<\/p>\n

A complicated diagnosis may take some time.\u00a0 Your boyfriend might be tempted to bypass a diagnosis charge by taking a trouble code reading with an inexpensive scan tool and start replacing parts.\u00a0 He might get lucky, but chances are you\u2019ll end up spending more time and money than if you went to a professional with the right equipment.<\/p>\n

A final word \u2013 a flashing Check Engine Light indicates that a condition exists that could lead to serious damage.\u00a0 You should get to our shop right away.\u00a0 A steadily illuminated Check Engine Light is less urgent so you can get it checked at your convenience.\u00a0 But keep in mind that a minor issue today can become more serious if left unresolved.<\/p>\n

Call us today at\u00a0208-377-4220<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0request an appointment<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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