When the Check Engine Soon Light comes on , your first instinct is to
pull over and check out the situation. This is not necessary. This is
the vehicles way of letting you know at its earliest stage that an error
has occurred. No need to panic. If you have been driving with that all
annoying light on, remember this : Your gas mileage will improve if the
necessary repairs are made. Generally all
vehicles from 1996 and up have an OBD II computer. The Major problem
when it comes to OBD II is that you can no longer acquire the trouble
codes by counting the flashes of the Check Engine light like you could
on earlier OBD I vehicles. You can take your car into a local
high-tech service shop, where the minimum charge for computer
diagnostics and engine diagnostics might cost you somewhere into three
digits. Or you may want to learn about OBD II systems. in order to do so
you will need an OBD II scan tool. I have already done the research for
you and located several different scan tools for you to choose from. If you already have the code and need to know what it means check out our complete list of OBD II Codes Here. OBD II scan tools connect to the vehicle's computer through a connector under the dash by the steering wheel.
LOOKING FOR CODE INFORMATION GO HERE : DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
The first thing to do when your "Check Engine Soon"
light comes on is to determine the immediate cause. Consider if the
vehicle is still performing as usual or if a loss of performance is
noticeable. Generally a constant illuminated light without loss of
performance points to an emissions related issue( this won't leave you
stranded). When the light flashes, this indicates a serious engine
failure condition and will require immediate attention. You may wish to
take your vehicle to a local shop and have Computer Diagnostics
performed. Usually costs under $100.00.
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