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The Check Engine Light is a helpful alert that can cause a good deal of stress. At Camino Real Chevrolet, we want to take as much stress as possible out of your automotive service needs, and this includes the Check Engine Light. We have put together this convenient page to help you figure out just what this light may mean and how you should respond if it comes on. Find out more here, and then visit the service department at Camino Real Chevrolet to see why drivers from Montebello, El Monte, choose Camino Real Chevrolet for service.
The Check Engine Light could turn on for several reasons. Your vehicle’s Engine Control Unit (or ECU, for short) keeps tabs on various functions relating to your vehicle’s engine and emissions system. If one of the sensors feeding the ECU reports that something is not as it should be, the ECU will save a code and turn on the Check Engine Light. Some of the most common causes for the Check Engine Light to turn on include problems with the following components:
We mentioned that the ECU saves a code when it illuminates the Check Engine Light. To figure out the cause of the issue, you will need to read that code. We can help at Camino Real Chevrolet. Once we read the code, our technicians can inspect the component to figure out what’s wrong.
Generally, an illuminated Check Engine Light is not an emergency; you can continue your drive and schedule an appointment once you reach your destination. However, it’s a different story if the Check Engine Light flashes. A flashing Check Engine Light generally means that the engine is misfiring. This can damage the catalytic converter, so we recommend pulling over and turning off your engine as soon as you can. Then, call for a tow truck to take you to Camino Real Chevrolet.
If the Check Engine Light in your Chevy turns on, give us a call or use our online service scheduling tool to make an appointment. Then, head to Camino Real Chevrolet.
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