What is a Check Engine Light?

Your check engine light is your vehicle’s way of telling you that something is wrong. While this warning light is a light that every driver dreads, it’s important not to panic. The check engine light can allude to something minor like a loose gas cap or failed oxygen sensor, it can also mean something more serious is wrong, like a failed oil pump or catalytic converter. Because this warning light is a general warning and does not tell you exactly what’s wrong, it’s important to take your vehicle to our certified technicians sooner than later to ensure that, if the problem is serious, your engine doesn’t suffer further damage from continuing to run with a failed part.

Here at Hyundai of Fort Myers, we feature a state of the art service center for all of your Hyundai’s needs. Our highly trained and certified technicians can quickly diagnose the issue, and repair your Hyundai with genuine Hyundai replacement parts. Don’t risk taking your car to an independent repair shop and let them do guesswork on your vehicle, trust the experts at Hyundai of Fort Myers.

Come with us as we explore some common check engine light reasons and what to do if yours comes on.

Why Would It Come on?

As we mentioned earlier, there are a number of reasons why your check engine light could come on, and it’s difficult to diagnose the issue without a professional. However, your vehicle has a way of telling you how urgent the matter is. A check engine light solidly illuminated means there is a problem that needs to be addressed. While this is no means to panic, it’s wise to take your vehicle in for diagnostic tests as soon as possible to prevent damage to your engine, or a situation where you’re left stranded at the worst possible time.

If your check engine light comes on shortly after refueling, check your gas cap and see if it is on tightly. Your check engine light may also come on after you’ve disconnected the battery. In either case, you may need to visit a professional to get your check engine light reset. Resetting the check engine light is quick and easy, and if nothing else is wrong with your vehicle, can be done in minutes.

If your check engine light is flashing or blinking, it’s telling you that something is urgently wrong and you need to visit the service center right away.

Why Choose Hyundai of Fort Myers?

Here at Hyundai of Fort Myers, we staff an incredible team of professionals who can not only handle your check engine light needs, but can also repair the problem.

When you bring your vehicle to us, our professionals will run diagnostics with an OBD2 Scanner (On Board Diagnostics). From there, our experts will read the error codes found in the diagnostic system and notify you of the problem. If you’d like the issue repaired, our experts can quickly repair the issue, using genuine Hyundai replacement parts to ensure that your vehicle continues to perform the way it was designed.

How Often Do You Need Check Engine Light Service?

When your check engine light comes on, it means that something is wrong. However, you can minimize breakdowns and repairs by ensuring that your vehicle is properly serviced and maintained. Maintenance and driving habits play a large role in vehicle reliability, and can save you lots of money over your vehicle’s life.

We’ll Leave the Light On for You

Here at Hyundai of Fort Myers, we offer everything that your vehicle needs to stay on the road, and not on the side of it. Whether you need reliable check engine light diagnostics, quality repair services, or trustworthy maintenance services, look no further than the experts here at Hyundai of Fort Myers.

You’ll not only enjoy incredible customer service, but your Hyundai will enjoy the five star treatment that it deserves thanks to qualified technicians, genuine parts, and state of the art equipment.

Click here to schedule service and get back on the road with peace of mind.