Check Engine Light Problems? Call Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair

Check Engine Light

Your car or trucks check engine light, which is located on the instrument panel, is there to alert you concerning your vehicle's onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Engine Control Modules (ECM) control and monitor vehicle’s engine and transmission performance and is continually adjusting & monitoring many variables such as: as engine speed (RPM), fuel mixture, and ignition timing, and optimizing automatic transmission shift timing. When the electronic-control system finds a problem it cannot adjust, the ECM stores a code and lights the yellow warning indicator. These diagnostic trouble codes, also known as “P” codes help a properly trained auto diagnostic technician determine the probable source of the problem. Each vehicle manufacturer uses a specific software that is unique. It is necessary to have the proper diagnostic equipment which can communicate with the OBD system. Where and how the ECM computer is accessed varies and depends on the make, model and year of the vehicle.

Why Is It On?

When your check engine light comes on, bring your vehicle to Eagle Transmission and one of our technicians can initiate diagnostics on it to determine the problem. This can provide you with a wealth of information on the operation of your vehicle. Generally, many things can trigger an engine light. It is impossible to know what it is until you get a diagnostic service done to find the problems.

Some of the most common reasons for the check engine light are the following. Remember that this is only a small number of potential problems.

The engine was damp, which prevents it from working properly.
The head seal is blown, which is often clean of smoke.
The oxygen sensor in the system is not working or is defective, which can cause or cause the problem.
Spark plugs or connecting wires are worn or not working properly.
Exhaust gas recirculation valves are sticky and do not work as they should.
Some hoses or manifolds are cracked or loose and need attention.

The check engine light is your friend and not a pesky nuisance.

It is there to help you take good care of your vehicle. When it lights up, there are some quick checks you can do on your own, but if your efforts don’t fix the problem, then a trip to the mechanic is necessary.

Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair - Plano East can help you to determine what the cause of that check engine light is. Then you can decide if you want to make the repairs or not. In most cases, doing so is essential and should not be put off. However, it is a good idea to invest in a company that you trust to do a good job. The engine is not a component of the vehicle to be careless with.

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