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It can happen to any vehicle at any time. No matter how well you maintain your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM, the potential for your check engine light to turn is always there. While your check engine light can be both frustrating and confusing, it should not be a cause for panic. A simple check engine light diagnostic test can determine exactly what it is that is ailing your vehicle, and help you to make informed maintenance decisions. Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is here to help local drivers in the New Richmond, WI area figure out exactly what their check engine light means.
Check engine lights can be illuminated for various reasons. However, you should know the differences in the light to ensure you get your vehicle the care it needs. Generally, the check engine light will light up solid and stationary, not blinking at all. This usually means there is not an immediate problem that needs to be fixed right away, but a diagnosis is still highly recommended as soon as possible. If the light is blinking or flashing, it is crucial to come into Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM immediately. This means that the vehicle has some sort of system failure that will need attention before any other commute. If not dealt with quickly, the emissions and other systems could become greatly affected and could even put the driver and passengers in danger.
Your check engine light can mean many different things. It could be an issue with your emissions system, a faulty engine component, or even something as simple as your gas cap not being screwed on tightly. If you find yourself with an illuminated check engine light, come see us at Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in New Richmond, WI for a check engine light diagnostic test. Our factory-trained technicians will be able to get to the bottom of the issue by scanning your vehicle to search for check engine light codes, and by performing a visual inspection of the affected part or parts. In most cases, your vehicle is still safe to drive even with the check engine light on. However, it is critical that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible to prevent lingering or snowballing issues from occurring that can ultimately impact the safety, performance, or reliability of your vehicle.
Diagnosing the cause of your check engine light is only the first step in the service process. Once it has been determined exactly why your check engine light is on, the next step is to choose a service provider to make the necessary repairs. We employ a team of experienced, Mopar®-certified technicians at our Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM service center. No matter what kind of vehicle you own, or the reason for its check engine light, you can trust our team to get the job done right for you.
Although not recommended, based on the age and miles of your vehicle you may just want to try to reset it at your own risk, without discovering the problem.
Don’t let an issue with your Jeep, RAM, Dodge, or Chrysler spiral into something bigger than it needs to be. If you need to figure out what your check engine light is trying to tell you, come see us at Bernard’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in New Richmond, WI, near Somerset, Stanton, and Deer Park, WI. Please visit our online scheduling page to find a time for service.