Mopar® Check Engine Light Diagnosis Service | Performance CJDR of Delaware, OH

Mopar® Check Engine Light Diagnosis Service in Delaware, OH

Check Engine Light Diagnostic Service in Delaware, OH

The Check Engine Light is just one of the many lights in your vehicle, but it often brings with it a unique sense of dread. Just what does this light mean? What is the right way to respond when it turns on? At Performance Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Delaware, we want to help you learn more about your vehicle, including how to respond to the Check Engine Light. Find out more here, and then visit us to see why drivers from Powell, Marion, Sunbury, OH, and beyond choose Performance Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Delaware for service.

Schedule Service

Save on Maintenance and Repairs Today! Service & Parts Specials

Why Does the Check Engine Light Turn On?

The Check Engine Light turns on when your vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU) senses that something is not working the way that it should. Since numerous sensors feed into the ECU, there are multiple potential reasons that this light may turn on. Below, you will find a list of some of the most common causes; however, there are many other reasons, and these are just a few.

Thermostat Trouble
Faulty O2 Sensor
Spark Plug Failure
Mass Airflow Sensor Problems
Faulty EGR Valve
Missing, Loose, or Damaged Gas Cap

Genuine Check Engine Light Diagnosis Service

What Should I Do if the Check Engine Light Turns On?

In addition to turning on the Check Engine Light, the ECU will also store a code pointing to the cause of the problem. When you come to Performance Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Delaware for Check Engine Light diagnostic service, our technicians will read the code and inspect the trouble area.

Generally, a Check Engine Light is not an emergency. Driving with the Check Engine Light on may decrease your vehicle's performance or fuel efficiency or increase its emissions, but it's not likely to put your vehicle at immediate risk. This means that you can keep driving until you reach your destination and then schedule service -- as long as the Check Engine Light is solid, that is.

A flashing Check Engine Light is a different story. A flashing light usually indicates that the engine is misfiring, which can destroy the catalytic converter. In cases like these, you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as you can; then, call for a tow truck.

Schedule Check Engine Light Diagnostic Service at Performance Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Delaware Near Mount Vernon and Westerville

When you need to schedule a Check Engine Light diagnostic service, call us or use our online service scheduler. Then, make your way to Performance Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Delaware. We look forward to seeing you!

Schedule Service