Car Diagnostics and testing
Check Engine light and Fault Codes
Car Engine Diagnostic Test
What is a diagnostics fault code check?
When a car warning light illuminates on your dashboard or an error message/code appears, a car diagnostics check or fault code check is crucial to identify potential problems before they escalate into more serious damage.
Modern vehicles are equipped with Electronic Control Units (ECUs), forming a network of onboard computers that continuously monitor the vehicle’s performance and self-diagnose faults. Sensors throughout the vehicle report issues like low fluid levels or increased engine temperature to the ECU. When a problem is identified, the ECU generates an error code, triggering relevant dashboard warning lights. These codes, though, may be cryptic without a proper diagnostic code reader.
At JPW Autos, we utilize Bosch OBD II scanners to read these codes, providing specific information about the nature of the problem. There are numerous OBD2 error codes that only specialist on-board diagnostic fault code readers can interpret. While a dashboard warning light signals an issue, a diagnostics fault code check is essential to comprehend the problem and determine if further, in-depth diagnostic tests with a specialist technician are necessary.
Our Bosch OBD II diagnostic equipment not only reads error codes but can also reset service lights, test and adjust braking systems (especially where an electronic handbrake is present), and adjust headlamp levels. For more information, feel free to contact us.
Check Engine Light
The check engine light is one of the most critical warning indicators on your dashboard. If illuminated, it is imperative to have a technician inspect your vehicle promptly to prevent further, potentially more severe damage to your car engine. This urgency is especially vital if the check engine light is flashing, as this typically signals a serious problem or emergency.
Given the complexity of vehicle engines, a check engine light could be triggered by various factors, ranging from something minor like a loose fuel cap to a more serious issue such as a faulty catalytic converter. Diagnosing a check engine light fault requires the use of an OBD2 scanner to pinpoint the source of the problem.
At JPW Autos, we can read your check engine light fault codes using our Bosch OBD II diagnostic equipment, providing a comprehensive explanation of the issue. Our fully-trained technicians can then recommend any necessary repairs to get you back on the road and address the error. This eliminates the need to incur dealership prices for diagnosing your check engine light issue. If the problem is resolved, it will also result in the reset of the check engine light.