Your car’s check engine light can be a source of confusion and mystery. Sometimes it becomes illuminated because of a computer malfunction, but it is still nonetheless unwise to ignore an illuminated check engine light, as it can be an indicator of larger issues with your Subaru car.
Here in our Subaru service center, our team of friendly certified Subaru mechanics is happy to diagnose your check engine light. Here are some common reasons why it turns on.
Engine Problems
Obviously, problems with your car’s engine can trigger the check engine light. Your vehicle has a control module that monitors engine operation via a collection of sensors. When it detects an issue, it turns on the check engine light.
Emissions Equipment Problems
The emissions system in your car includes Subaru parts such as the catalytic converter, the gas recirculation system, and the evaporative emissions system. Each piece of this system is designed to minimize your tailpipe emissions, protecting the environment and making the world a safer place. The check engine light can signify an issue with one of these complex parts.
Transmission Problems
Your car’s transmission is what manipulates engine power and transfers it to the drive wheels. Because these systems work together so closely, an issue with the transmission can also increase emissions from your tailpipe.
Air/Fuel Delivery Problems
Your car’s engine requires the correct amount of air and fuel in order to run properly. When it gets too much of one or too little of the other, the control module will notice and turn on the check engine light to warn the driver.
An illuminated check engine light is not something that should be ignored. Schedule service at Herb Gordon Subaru so that our mechanics can fix the underlying issue.
