Thursday 4 September 2014

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SERVICE ENGINE SOON: NOT TO IGNORE


CHECK ENGINE LIGHT: NOT TO IGNORE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SERVICE ENGINE SOON has been ignored by a lot of car user when its flashes or display temporary especially in Nigeria just because the car is still drivable or your service provider ignorantly told you that it does not have any implication.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT /SERVICE ENGINE SOON could result to vehicle breakdown when ignore.
In 1996 and newer model an amber colour light on your instrument cluster (dashboard) labelled CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SERVICE ENGINE SOON became standard on all vehicle makes and models.
The amber colour Light informs you there’s a problem with your vehicle engine and powertrain control system.
 
                                                          
THE ABOVE LIGHTS MEANS THE SAME DEPENDING ON MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN 
 When CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SERVICE ENGINE SOON  flashes/ displays temporary on the instrument cluster it’s indicate that car systems such fuel injection, ignition and emission control is malfunctioning, even if the car appear to be operating normally. Only the right diagnostic machine can be use to determine the problem present that is detected by the vehicle on-board diagnostic system (OBD II)
A lot of vehicle users are comfortable driving their car when the light flashes or display temporary. Ignoring this light can negatively influence your fuel consumption or cause damage resulting in more expensive repairs.

-          If the light comes on and stays it should be diagnosed at the first convenient opportunity with the right tools by a qualified diagnostic technician.

-          If the light comes up flashing it’s informing you that there’s a problem currently happening and require immediate attention such as catalytic converter damage.

-          The on-board also assist repair technician to be able to detect and fix the problem by storing a trouble code pending fault code and freeze frame code.

-          The on-board technology of your vehicle can prevent costly repair by flagging problems before they become major. If you don’t ignore.
Paying attention to the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON in a timely manner can improve driveability, fuel consumption, increase your vehicle performance and the environmental by reducing vehicle emissions. If your light comes on you should have your vehicle serviced by a professional tech as ASAP.