Terre Haute Auto Repair

You are driving along like normal, and that little amber engine symbol pops on. The car still feels mostly fine, so it is tempting to finish the week and deal with it “later.” The problem is that the check engine light can mean anything from a minor emissions issue to a problem that can damage your engine or catalytic converter if you keep driving. Why Your Check Engine Light Deserves Attention The check engine light is part of the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system. Sensors all over the engine and exhaust watch how everything is running and report back to the computer. When something does not look right for long enough, the computer sets a fault code and turns the light on. The light does not tell you exactly what is wrong by itself. It is more of a “pay attention now” signal. From what we see in the shop, drivers who deal with that light early usually catch small problems while they are still easy to fix, instead of waiting until poo ... read more