Imagine enjoying a drive through Brookfiled, and suddenly a light illuminates on your dashboard. Turns out, it’s your check engine light. What does this light mean? How should you respond? At Amato Hyundai of Glendale, we want to give you the answers to all the questions you may have about the Check Engine Light. Find out more on this page, and then come to Amato Hyundai of Glendale for a diagnostic.
In short, the Check Engine Light simply means that something in your engine or emissions system is not working the way that it should. Your vehicle has a number of sensors that all report back to the Engine Control Unit (or ECU, for short). If one of these sensors shows something to be not working as intended, the ECU will store a code pointing to the sensor at fault. It will also turn on the Check Engine Light to notify you to get a certified diagnostic.
There are many reasons the Check Engine Light may turn on. These are a few of the more common causes, but there are many more. Since there are so many potential reasons for the light to turn on, it’s important that you have the code read.
The way that you react to the Check Engine Light should vary based on how the light looks.
Most of the time, the Check Engine Light will stay solid once it comes on. This means that the problem, though possibly serious, is not likely an emergency. Your vehicle may suffer from decreased fuel efficiency or performance, or it may put out extra emissions, but you can safely drive the rest of the way to your destination before you schedule a diagnostic service appointment at Amato Hyundai of Glendale.
However, if the light is flashing, you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as you can. A flashing Check Engine Light usually means that the engine is misfiring, which can damage the catalytic converter.
If the Check Engine Light comes on in your vehicle, head to Amato Hyundai of Glendale. You can schedule service online or call our service department. With many amenities, we try our best to make your time here as comfortable as possible. We look forward to seeing you!
