Check engine lights can turn on for many reasons. When you start your car and you notice that the check engine light, this is the time that you should call a dealership <a href="/service/mopar.htm">service center</a> like the one at Paul Bailey's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in North Kingston, RI.
We'll run a few basic diagnostic tests to determine why the check engine light is on. Sometimes a check engine light may illuminate if basic routine service is needed. Other times there could be more serious underlying issues why a check engine light turned on.
Non-Emergency reasons a check engine light may illuminate are:
- Air flow sensor needs to be replaced
- Gas cap may be missing or cracked
- Spark plugs or plug wires need to be replaced
- Oxygen sensor needs to be replaced
- Catalytic converter needs to be replaced
While the check engine light may indicate basic service it can also indicate serious mechanical problems and should not be dismissed; be sure to schedule a service appointment promptly when the light turns on. It's always better to be safe than sorry.