byAlma Abell

Modern vehicles are equipped with a vital piece of equipment—an onboard diagnostic system—which functions to let owners know about issues of concern. The Check Engine light indicator may come on for problems with any number of systems including the fuel system, ignition, emission control, or any other engine/fuel component. When Check Engine Light Middleton WI is on, what should a driver do?Unlike a low oil or heat indicator, the Check Engine Light Middleton WI is not indicative of an emergency situation that requires a driver to immediately pull over. The driver should expect to have the car checked as soon as possible. Ignoring the warning could lead to further damage, which will only increase the cost of repairs.

However, there is one small troubleshooting step that an owner can perform before taking the car for diagnosis. Its’ really simple, and involves the nature of the fuel system. A loose gas cap will cause the vehicle’s computer to register an abnormal change in pressure, and this is a problem that will trip the Check Engine light. Sometimes tightening the fuel cap is enough to turn the indicator off after a few days.

If this was not the problem, then proceed with scheduling an appointment. If the light is flashing instead of steady, then the problem is likely a severe exhaust problem. Not investigating it could lead to the need to replace a catalytic converter, and this is quite expensive.

The automotive shop should employ OBDII diagnosis and repair certified technicians. The car will be attached to a computer which will be used to diagnosis the car’s computer data. The results come in the form of a trouble code. Each trouble code correlates to a specific reason for the source of what caused the Check Engine Light Middleton WI to be triggered.

In addition to this service, the shop will check other car “vital signs,” such as idle speed, fuel pressure, exhaust emission, vacuum suction, etc. The light will go off when the vehicle’s computer registers that the problem has been fixed. Don’t be fooled by those who tell you that lights often come on for no reason. This is not true, and can reduce the life of a car’s vital systems. For more information, visit Genin’s AutoCare website.