You got in the vehicle and drove off to work without any problems. Your car’s CEL (check engine light) illuminates all of a sudden. Because the red, yellow, or orange light on your dashboard (depending on the make and model of your automobile) may signal so many different reasons, it’s crucial to remember to take a deep breath and relax without freaking out. To be sure, the CEL isn’t always a non-issue, but that’s fantastic news. An easily remedied problem, such a dangling gas cap, might trigger the engine warning light. The professionals at Meta Mechanics have cutting-edge diagnostics technology to swiftly and accurately establish why your CEL is on and what to do if you are concerned about it.
Here Are Some Of The Most Common Reasons Why Your Check Engine Light Is On
First, a faulty or loose gas cap.
Valves in the fuel tank reroute the fuel vapours so that none escape. The Check Engine Light (CEL) may be triggered by a loose gas cap. A broken or missing gas cap prevents the fuel system from working correctly. If you don’t have access to a professional, this is still an issue that can be solved quickly and simply.
Catalytic Converter Malfunction
In order to reduce harmful emissions, the catalytic converter breaks down carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. If your car’s catalytic converter is malfunctioning, you might see a drop in performance and an increase in emissions. It’s possible that the failure is due to anything other than the converter, such a blown head gasket, in which case replacing the converter won’t fix the problem. In order to resolve this issue, expert help is required.
Cracked or rusted ignition coils
To initiate combustion and drive the engine’s cylinders, the spark plugs assist ignite a combination of gasoline and air. When spark plugs malfunction, it may cause the engine to misfire. It may worsen the vehicle’s performance and lead to higher hydrocarbon emissions.
4. Faulty Oxygen O2 Sensor
The O2 sensor, short for “oxygen,” is used to determine how much oxygen was not used throughout the exhaust system. The information is sent to the vehicle’s central processing unit, which then adjusts the air and fuel ratio in the engine cylinders. If the oxygen sensor fails, it may damage excessive fuel consumption and even more severe wear on the engine and other parts of the vehicle.
Check Engine Light Service & Repairs
Meta Mechanics team of vehicle professionals is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools that will quickly and accurately discover the cause of your CEL illumination and the best course of action to rectify the situation. We can immediately get the Diagnostic Trouble Code for your vehicle, assist you in resolving the problem, and get your car back on the road at an affordable price.
