Don't Ignore The Check Engine Light When It Comes On |
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Michelle Bullette
March 1, 2013
Most people like to drive their vehicle from one place to another, but upkeep is another story. Since very few people enjoy working on their car, or even know anything about a vehicle, it is really a pain to see a check engine light come on. It is something you can't ignore, but who wants to interrupt a day by going to a mechanic. The worst is always expected whenever a car has to be taken to a mechanic, so it is easy to ignore the light. Some people go so far as to disconnect the fuse, so the light won't come back on.
The fact that the light came on means there is something wrong with your car. It might only be a minor thing, but if it isn't fixed, it may become a major problem. If you don't get it checked out, it might end up being a $1000 repair bill. The purpose of the check engine light is to find problems before they get out of hand. You might have problems that have not been noticed, and the check engine light is there to alert you. It is hooked up to many of your car's systems, and it is supposed to tell you when there is a problem, in order for you to get it fixed. It shouldn't take long to diagnose your problem, once you take it to a mechanic. That is why you should have a trusted mechanic who you normally deal with.
When you see the check engine light stay on and you take your car to a mechanic, they will hook it up to a machine. The machine will tell them what is wrong with your car. This is the reason that new cars have a check engine light, so that the machine can cut down on time and costs. There are many features in your car that are there simply to help you care for your car, or alert you of a problem. The features can tell you if you have a problem developing, which might be a simple problem or a huge one.
If your check engine comes on, and your mechanic says that nothing is wrong with your car, you might want another opinion. It is possible that there is something faulty with the light, but you should know that also. You don't want to leave it with a faulty light, or when you drive around, you will never know when you have a real problem. You need to get the light fixed if that is all that is wrong, or something bad could happen to your vehicle, and you wouldn't know it, until it could be too late.
The check engine light is there for a reason to give your car protection. It is a warning that something might be wrong and should be checked out. You should listen to the warning, whenever the light comes on.