Maple Shade Check Engine Light

CEL Diagnosis & Testing in Maple Shade

Your car's check engine light (often abbreviated as CEL) is a warning that alerts you to a problem. When this indicator illuminates, it indicates that the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system has detected a problem with one of the car's compoinents. There's no reason to panic. The check engine light usually means a minor problem needs to be fixed, such as a broken oxygen sensor, a bad spark plug, or a missing or defective gas cap. But it can also be a warning of a serious issue, such as a damaged catalytic converter or a problem with the engine. If you live in Maple Shade, check engine light service is nearby when you visit Burns Hyundai in Marlton.

All cars have built-in diagnostics that can identify engine problems. When the diagnostic system finds something wrong, it will light up yellow or orange in the shape of an engine. You may also see the words "check engine" or "service engine." If this light comes on and it's flashing, it's warning there's a serious problem that needs your attention immediately. A steady light denotes a less serious problem. The Burns Hyundai Service Department is just minutes away when you need CEL testing & diagnosis in Maple Shade.

A flashing check engine light usually indicates the engine is misfiring, or there's another problem serious enough to warrant your immediate attention. If you see a flashing check engine light, the best course of action is to pull your car over to a safe location, turn it off, and call for roadside assistance. Don't ignore this. If the vehicle isn't repaired right away, you could face bigger problems down the road, including a damaged catalytic converter. This part is costly to replace.

If the check engine light is steady, the first thing you can try is checking the gas cap. If the gas cap appears to be damaged, it should be replaced. If it's undamaged, try tightening it. A loose gas cap can trigger the check engine light. If the light goes off sometime that day, then the gas cap was the cause of the warning.

If the gas cap wasn't the cause of the problem, bring your vehicle to the Burns Hyundai Service Department. We have specialized equipment to diagnose the issue, which can arise from a broken oxygen sensor, a faulty spark plug, or several other damaged components.

Keep in mind that even if your vehicle appears to be driving properly, the check engine light is telling you that one of your car's mechanisms isn't working correctly. Ignoring it is likely to make things worse. If you live in an area with mandatory emissions testing, the check engine light will cause the vehicle to automatically fail its emissions test. Your car may also experience a drop in performance and fuel economy.

If your vehicle's check engine light comes on, call the experts at the Burns Hyundai Service Center at 866-996-5424 and make a service appointment. Or use our website's Schedule Service page.