{"id":122,"date":"2022-11-03T07:05:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.vidalautoservice.tk\/?post_type=autorepair-news&p=122"},"modified":"2022-11-03T07:22:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:22:42","slug":"check-engine-light-in-minneapolis","status":"publish","type":"autorepair-news","link":"https:\/\/vidalautoservice.com\/minneapolis\/autorepair-news\/check-engine-light-in-minneapolis\/","title":{"rendered":"Check Engine Light Repair in Minneapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re cruising along the highway. Everything\u2019s cool, car seems to be running fine.\u00a0But\u00a0suddenly you notice that the\u00a0\u201ccheck engine\u201d light\u00a0has\u00a0popped\u00a0on.\u00a0That little yellow\u00a0(or possibly\u00a0red or orange\u00a0in some cars)\u00a0light on your dash could mean a lot of things.\u00a0And\u00a0it might be blinking or it might be static. Here we\u2019ll take a look at what all these things could mean and the actions that should be taken to address them.<\/p>\n

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“Check\u00a0Engine” Light: Flashing\u00a0vs. Static<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If a yellow \u201ccheck engine\u201d light\u00a0(CEL)\u00a0has illuminated on\u00a0the dash,\u00a0no need to panic or pull over immediately.\u00a0While it does mean something\u2019s amiss,\u00a0it\u2019s most likely not an indication of a catastrophic engine failure. (If it was, you\u2019d probably know it from how your vehicle is\u2014or isn\u2019t\u2014responding.)\u00a0Continue on\u00a0your journey (perhaps a bit more gingerly) and make plans to\u00a0take your car in for\u00a0diagnostic tests\u00a0as soon as is practically possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, if\u00a0the light is *blinking*\u00a0(or\u00a0a solid\u00a0red or orange instead of yellow), this means your engine is really going through some stuff\u00a0that could cause immediate damage. If\u00a0this is what you\u2019re seeing,\u00a0rather than a\u00a0static,\u00a0yellow light,\u00a0this means\u00a0there\u2019s a big issue that needs to be addressed immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What\u00a0to\u00a0do When Your “Check Engine” Light Comes On<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Whether solid or blinking, when your \u201ccheck engine\u201d light has come on, it\u2019s best to take it to the\u00a0repair shop.\u00a0The light could\u00a0indicate\u00a0any number of things, most of which will\u00a0require a mechanic to diagnose and address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Your car\u2019s performance is computer-monitored more than you might think.\u00a0It regulates everything from\u00a0engine speed to\u00a0ignition timing;\u00a0If you have an automatic transmission, it\u2019s probably the\u00a0brains\u00a0behind telling it when to shift, too.\u00a0The\u00a0\u201ccheck engine\u201d light is\u00a0the\u00a0on-board\u00a0diagnostic\u00a0system\u2019s way of telling you something\u2019s wrong. But that something could be one of many things, big or small.\u00a0It could pop on because of\u00a0something\u00a0small\u00a0like\u00a0a\u00a0loose or\u00a0faulty gas cap. It could\u00a0also mean a major engine failure.<\/p>\n

Possible\u00a0Reasons for\u00a0Your\u00a0“Check Engine” Light\u00a0Coming On<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Loose or faulty gas cap<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Worn\u00a0spark plugs<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Faulty\u00a0catalytic\u00a0converter<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Dirty\u00a0or faulty\u00a0mass airflow sensor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Solve those pesky \u201ccheck engine\u201d light issues and keep your ride running smoothly with a service package from Vidal Auto Repair Service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    en.wikipedia.org<\/a><\/p>\n

    www.fleetequipmentmag.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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