
{"id":191,"date":"2022-01-26T20:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T20:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/scottisautosales\/?p=191"},"modified":"2022-01-26T20:07:02","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T20:07:02","slug":"what-does-the-check-engine-light-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottisautosales.com\/blog\/what-does-the-check-engine-light-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Check Engine Light Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every car has a check engine light, but does every driver know what this light means? Continue reading to learn more about the check engine light in <a title=\"Sarasota Preowned Cars for Sale\" href=\"\/used-cars-sarasota-fl\">your vehicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/490\/2022\/01\/26200615\/2022-01-26-15_04_49-Window.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" width=\"563\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/490\/2022\/01\/26200615\/2022-01-26-15_04_49-Window.png 751w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/490\/2022\/01\/26200615\/2022-01-26-15_04_49-Window-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The check engine light on the dashboard is a light that indicates that there is a problem with the vehicle. This light turns on when the onboard diagnostics system identifies a malfunction. This malfunction is related to either the emission, ignition, fuel, or exhaust system. Even though the check-engine light identifies that there is a problem, it does not indicate what the exact problem is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your check engine light can illuminate or it can blink. If your light is blinking, your vehicle either had a misfire or it has a serious issue that needs immediate attention. When the check engine light in your vehicle illuminates, this could be an indicator of something as simple as a loose gas cap, or something as significant as a faulty catalytic converter or a major engine issue. You should not ignore your check engine light when it turns on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you check engine light turns on and you cannot identify or fix the problem on your own, you should schedule a service appointment as soon as possible. Even if the problem isn&#8217;t serious, fixing it as soon as possible can prevent further damage and expensive problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know all about the check engine light, you have the proper knowledge to care for your own car. Shop with <strong>Scotti&#8217;s Auto Sales<\/strong> to find affordable and high-quality cars that are suitable for your budget and your lifestyle. We are located at <a title=\"Sarasota Used Car Dealership\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/SCOTTI'S+AUTO+SALES+-+SARASOTA+LUXURY+%26+EXOTICS+CARS,+2811+Bee+Ridge+Rd,+Sarasota,+FL+34239\/@27.299361,-82.5486669,13z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88c34147ab519dab:0x9fe915fb6d6980c!2m2!1d-82.5136474!2d27.2993654\">2811 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every car has a check engine light, but does every driver know what this light means? 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