Why is my Engine Light On?

Why is my Engine Light On?

Many of our customers will ask Why is my Engine Light On?  Is it safe to drive with an Engine Light On? Well the answer to the Engine light is on, or as we call it, the Check Engine Light, is not so simple to answer.  A Check Engine Light can come on because of hundreds of different reasons. Some common examples of an Engine Light On is a Loose Gas Cap, an Evaporative System Leak, and Engine Misfire, to name a few.

It is hard to say if the car is Safe to Drive if it has an Engine Light On.  We would suggest bringing your car to a qualified Auto Repair Mechanic Shop, like Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center, to really make sure.  Is the Engine Light Blinking? A flashing (or blinking) Check Engine Light could mean a more serious issue, especially if your Engine is Running Rough.  If you have a Flashing Engine Light, please don’t drive your car, even for short distances. Have your car towed in to an Auto Repair Shop near me. Give us a call today at (609)655-2886 to come in to have your Engine Light checked.