You’re running late to work and catch a glimpse of a light on the dashboard that isn’t usually there. Peering more closely you see that it’s the check engine light. You groan, your mind immediately running to expensive repairs that your vehicle might need.
Don’t panic. There are several reasons that a check engine light appears. It could be:
- A loose gas cap. If a gas cap isn’t closed tightly enough, it can cause the check engine light to appear. Also, if the cap is cracked or broken in some way, it could cause this problem.
- A damaged spark plug can cause this indicator light to appear, as can damaged coils or wires around the spark plug
- If the catalytic converter or thermostat aren’t working properly, this can also cause the check engine light to appear
- Another potential issue is an oxygen sensor that isn’t working properly
The best thing to do is bring your vehicle in for service. Here at The Patrick Dealer Group, a professionally trained technician will be able to fully diagnose the problem. We use a special computer system which can analyze the issue.
Contact us today or simply stop in at our service center We’re located conveniently here in Schaumburg, IL, and look forward to serving you soon.
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