{"id":9112,"date":"2017-07-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=5413"},"modified":"2024-09-09T11:29:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T15:29:47","slug":"engine-light-on-heres-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/engine-light-on-heres-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Check engine light on: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is your car\u2019s warning signal on? Many people mistakenly think that this diagnostic trouble code means that your car will stop working immediately. But don\u2019t panic: on the contrary, you can rest assured that nothing\u2019s going to explode within the next few minutes!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nevertheless, this light, commonly known as the check engine light, isn\u2019t something you should ignore. From a simple malfunction to a major problem, it\u2019s important to find the source of the problem that the check engine signal is meant to flag.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this article, our trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/\">Certified Auto Repair<\/a> technicians explain what to do as soon as your check engine light makes an appearance on your dashboard.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186551795 BCX0\">What\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186551795 BCX0\"> the purpose of the check engine light?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The check engine <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/services\/indicator-lights\/\">light<\/a>, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">located on your car\u2019s dashboard instrument panel,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">is there to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">alert you when one or more of the vehicle\u2019s components need attention<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. While the signal is usually triggered by a minor issue, it does sometimes indicate a more serious problem\u2014an engine malfunction, for instance. With so many possibilities (of varying severity), it\u2019s no wonder the check engine light is dreaded by car owners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">And did you know that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the colour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/services\/indicator-lights\/\">warning lights<\/a> on your dashboard indicates the urgency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of the situation?\u00a0 \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When the warning light is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">orange<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, it indicates a danger to passengers: a poorly closed door, an unfastened seatbelt, etc. But it also indicates a moderate danger that requires attention in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When the warning light is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">red<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, it indicates an immediate danger: pull over somewhere safe and contact an emergency service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Knowing your dashboard\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/services\/indicator-lights\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">indicator lights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> increases your safety and that of your passengers, and it is essential to your driving! So, it\u2019s important to know what they mean.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-67087\" src=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Image_1_ Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord\u00a0\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_1_Voyants-lumineux-dans-le-tableau-de-bord-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100261928 BCX0\">If your engine light is on<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100261928 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your car\u2019s check engine light turns on, it means your car\u2019s computerized engine management system has detected a problem. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start by checking the cap on your gas tank: believe it or not, this is often the culprit. Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as a loose gas cap or a faulty sensor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If, after you\u2019ve carried out the checks, your check engine light is still on, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/locations\/centre-de-lauto-pierre-roy-certified-auto-repair\/\">your nearest Certified Auto Repair repair shop<\/a> for a full inspection. You may need to have a part replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203780671 BCX0\">If your engine light is flashing<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">more worrisome when the check engine light starts flashing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: there might be a serious problem with your engine that requires immediate attention. Continuing to use your vehicle could cause further damage. If your check engine light starts to blink while you\u2019re on the road, pull over somewhere safe as soon as you can.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you\u2019re safely stopped, call a towing company and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">head straight to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/locations\/centre-de-lauto-pierre-roy-certified-auto-repair\/\">the nearest Certified Auto Repair repair shop<\/a> using our<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/our-repair-shops\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">repair shop locator.<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">On site, our trusted technicians will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/services\/maintenance-and-repairs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pinpoint the precise source of the problem<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> using state-of-the-art tools. To do this, they will use, among other things, a special computer to diagnose the issue and then carry out any necessary repairs to quickly get you back on the road.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-67089\" src=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Image_2_verification-check-engine-ipad-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30911990 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30911990 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;05fdc5fc-7267-415c-8274-f64967dcc3ff|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">After your visit to the repair shop, you should (finally!) see the check engine light disappear from your dashboard!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW30911990 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW47455408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47455408 BCX0\">What you need to remember about the check engine light<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The check engine light can indicate a wide variety of warning signs detected by your vehicle\u2019s computer. Not to be taken lightly, this light groups together a number of engine-related warnings which can indicate anything from a loose gas cap to a permanent engine malfunction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u202fHere&#8217;s what to remember :<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the check engine light comes on<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> while you\u2019re driving, the best thing to do is to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">consult a mechanic as soon as possible<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so that the problem can be diagnosed and resolved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the light flashes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> while you\u2019re driving, pull over safely as quickly as possible and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">turn off the engine right away<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>A light you shouldn\u2019t take lightly!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t underestimate the impact a mechanical problem can have on the safety and proper functioning of your car. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ignoring your check engine light could cost you!<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Imagine having to pay for major repairs just because you let one small issue snowball into a critical one. Avoid escalating the situation by taking action right away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/\">Certified Auto Repair<\/a>, check engine light problems are part of our daily routine. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regardless of the model, make or year of your vehicle, our trusted technicians will find the root of the problem.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Trust our certified technicians to find the best solution for your vehicle, so you can get back behind the wheel with peace of mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For that matter, did you know that all our repair services are covered by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/north-american_warranty\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">North American 24-Month Warranty?<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Find out more about the many advantages of our different warranties!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your car\u2019s warning signal on? Many people mistakenly think that this diagnostic trouble code means that your car will stop working immediately. But don\u2019t panic: on the contrary, you can rest assured that nothing\u2019s going to explode within the next few minutes!\u00a0 Nevertheless, this light, commonly known as the check engine light, isn\u2019t something &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9638,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"blog_category":[],"class_list":["post-9112","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Check engine light on: What you need to know - Certified Auto Repair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to do when the check engine light is on or flashing? 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