Posted on 11/30/2021
It can be scary for you to see the check engine light suddenly come on your dashboard mid-drive. If this has happened to you, please know that you're not alone. Check engine lights can come on for various reasons, and it's more common than you might think. Why Is The Check Engine Light On? Your check engine light only lights up when one of your many vehicle sensors picks up an anomaly. Any issues detected by your sensors and sent to your car's computer system will cause this light to come about. The check engine light means there's likely an issue under the hood. Here are 5 common problems that may cause this warning light to appear on your dash: Damaged Oxygen Sensor Failing Catalytic Converter Defective Mass Airflow Sensor Old Spark Plugs Loose Gas Cap What Should I Do When My Check Engine Light Comes On? The most important thing to remember first is to remain calm. The first thing you should do is examine the light's behavior - is it blinking? If the lig ... read more