Check Engine Light

Come in for Check Engine Light Services in Groveland, FL

Is your check engine light on? Don’t ignore it! At Griffis Automotive Clinic in Groveland, FL, we can quickly identify and fix any issues with your check engine light.

When your check engine light pops up, it’s impossible to know if you’re dealing with an urgent or developing problem. Either way, you need to get the issue checked out, or you risk ending up with one or more parts failing outright.

Our team at Griffis Automotive Clinic is always here to help you figure it out. When you come to our auto shop, we’ll take the time to track down the root cause of the problem so that you can get the proper repairs the first time.

How the Check Engine Light Works

Your check engine light is the warning signal for problems the onboard computer or ECU detects. The ECU continuously monitors all its interconnected systems as your car runs and drives.

As the sensors detect faults in the system, the computer assesses the situation and determines if it’s serious enough to set a code. If so, the ECU must also decide whether to turn on the dashboard lights.

Once the check engine light is on, you cannot simply turn it off. The ECU will keep turning it back on when the sensors detect faults, so you must resolve the underlying cause to turn off the light.

How We Diagnose and Address Check Engine Light Issues

At our auto repair shop in Groveland, FL, our ASE-certified technicians take every dashboard light complaint seriously.

Our process starts with pulling and assessing the OBD-II codes. Using that data, we can determine which additional vehicle testing is needed to get to the root of the problem.

Once we fully diagnose the issue, our team will provide you with the findings and repair recommendations. You can then use that info to make excellent car care decisions and decide whether to proceed with the repairs.

The Importance of Check Engine Light Diagnostics

Without diagnostics, you have to guess what’s causing your check engine light to come on.

That’s usually a bad idea unless you like spending far too much money on parts and labor.

Moving forward with vehicle diagnostics from the start makes it possible to find the cause of the issue and determine which repairs will likely resolve the issue in full. Rest assured that you’re on the right track and can confidently authorize the repairs.

Is It Okay To Drive With My Check Engine Light On?

The check engine light is on whenever your vehicle has a minor or major issue. However, it will only tell you that the system has detected a problem, not the cause or severity of the issue. Continuing to drive could result in catastrophic failure of the affected parts. If you’d rather not risk it, call for a tow to your trusted auto repair shop.

Don’t Let Your Check Engine Light Go Unchecked - Schedule a Diagnostic Now

Is your check engine light shining brightly? If so, it’s time to visit Griffis Automotive Clinic. We’re here to perform the check engine light diagnostics and other testing procedures to determine the problem. Call us at (352) 243-2277 at your earliest convenience. Or head over to 1508A Max Hooks Rd., Groveland, FL