What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?
What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?
It's a fact that your car can't run as it should if it is ailing. Should your vehicle need tending to, it will find a way to tell you so, usually by prompting your check engine light to appear on your vehicle display. The check engine light can mean any number of things, which is why Charlottetown Mitsubishi has provided customers in Prince Edward Island with a guide to what the check engine light might mean for their vehicle. Read on for more about the check engine light, and feel free to contact us for further details. If your check engine light stays on after you've started your car, odds are that something isn't right. This warning often stems from a minor issue that may not be related to your engine at all. Common causes for a flashing engine light include:
- Sensor(s) needs replacing
- A loose, worn, or missing gas cap
- Spark plug issues/Misfire or Hesitation
- ABS or Safety system malfunctions
If, say, your gas cap is loose, just tighten it and keep monitoring whether the check engine light keeps appearing over the next few starts of your car. If your check engine light continuously flashes, we strongly recommend speaking with a qualified Service Technician in our Mitsubishi Service Centre. Neglecting to do so can cause further damage to expensive components of your vehicle, which could significantly increase repair costs. Our trained technicians can pinpoint the issue by using your car's diagnostic codes. These codes will help direct them to the problem and allow them to service your car accordingly to get you back on the road.
If your check engine light has overstayed its welcome on your dashboard, we strongly recommend dropping us a line to schedule a service appointment. Our service centre boasts the team and equipment to handle all the car maintenance needs of every motorist Prince Edward Island.