Check Engine Light

Check Engine Light in Punta Gorda, Florida

The Little Warning You Shouldn’t Ignore


Why Is It There?

Your vehicle’s check engine light may be small, but it can relay a wealth of important information about your automobile’s overall health. Therefore, it should never be ignored. The system currently in use (Onboard Diagnostic System second-generation or OBD-II) has been mandatory for all new cars sold in the United States since 1996. It replaced the first-generation system that tended to be brand specific. The advantage of the newer model is that it’s universal, revealing similar information no matter which automaker produced your vehicle. The government requires it to control air quality by measuring and limiting emissions. For repairs related to the check engine light, visit JSN Auto Repair in Punta Gorda, Florida. You’ll find us at 26455 Jones Loop Road Punta Gorda, FL 33950, not far from I-75. Make your appointment by calling us at 941-855-8000 or using our online scheduler. No appointment? No worries. We welcome walk-in customers, too.

Contact Us

PUNTA GORDA

Location

26455 Jones Loop Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Phone

941-855-8000

Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm
Sat-Sun Closed

What Can It Tell You?

A number of underlying causes can trigger the illumination of the check engine light. The light alerts you to the need to have your automobile checked and serviced/repaired. A solid (steady) dashboard light is not an emergency. You have time to safely drive to our facility, but you shouldn’t delay bringing your car in for attention. However, if you see a flashing check engine lamp that continues beyond the first brief period after starting your auto, your engine likely has a serious problem. You should park immediately and have your vehicle towed to our shop. The trouble code generated by the OBD-II reading indicates the category to which the warning lamp trigger belongs. Common culprits include issues such as a loose gas cap or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, as well as more significant sources of trouble such as a bad catalytic converter or other engine/exhaust system component (EGR valve, PCV valve, vacuum, air injection pump, etc.)

How Can It Be Diagnosed and Repaired?

When you bring your transportation in with a lit malfunction indicator lamp, we’ll connect an OBD-II reader to your auto’s OBD port. This computerized device will generate a universal trouble code that points our technicians in the right direction. However, this information alone isn’t enough. They’ll use their experience to narrow the focus and pinpoint the exact problem. Only then will our ASE-certified technicians make the needed repairs. JSN Auto Repair will not only correct the check engine issue, but we’ll also instill peace of mind. We’ve built a reputation on our integrity and reliability, garnering multiple honors along the way. Further, we back our work with a 24-month/24,000 mile warranty. Regardless of what underlies the check engine warning, JSN Auto Repair can help you make the needed identification and repairs.