Honda Check Engine Light Display

When you’re driving around Atlantic City or Egg Harbor, you may see an image of the engine with the word CHECK under it appear on the dashboard. This is the check engine light, and it could be coming on for a number of different reasons.

We’ll tell you what some of those reasons could be in this guide to the Honda check engine light display. Read through the information below, and contact us at Boardwalk Honda if you have any questions.

Why the Check Engine Light Comes On

There are several instances that could cause the check engine light to come on. These include…

  • Damaged, Loose, or Missing Gas Cap

    The gas cap is what helps maintain pressure inside a fuel tank. Plus, when you’re not driving your car, the cap will prevent gas fumes from being released into the atmosphere.

    If you don’t fix or replace the gas cap, then you may have to take more trips to the gas station since you could be losing fuel quickly from evaporation.

  • Broken Oxygen Sensor

    This sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen inside a car’s exhaust system. If you prolong replacing it, then your vehicle will get fewer miles per gallon. Plus, the faulty sensor can damage the spark plugs or catalytic converter.

  • Bad Catalytic Converter

    The catalytic converter helps protect the environment by converting carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. If it’s damaged, your car won’t pass an emissions test. Plus, your vehicle may run at a higher temperature than normal, which can be dangerous.

  • Needing New Spark Plugs

    The spark plugs are what ignite the air/fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber, so your car can start. If you don’t replace the spark plugs, then your vehicle’s power and fuel economy will be reduced. Additionally, the spark plugs, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors are all interconnected. Therefore, worn spark plugs will damage those other two parts of the engine.

How to Turn the Light Off

If the check engine light comes on in your Honda, you won’t want to ignore it. You also don’t want to simply turn the light off. Instead, you’ll want to bring your vehicle to a reliable service center. This way, the cause of the light’s appearance can be resolved right away.

At our advanced service facility, our technicians will take care of the issue quickly and efficiently because they have years of experience working on all types of Honda models. Plus, they have access to some advanced tools and technologies to help keep your vehicle in tip-top shape.

If anything has to be replaced, they’ll use genuine parts for the job. The part will fit inside the Honda perfectly, and it’ll help keep that check engine light off for a long time.

Schedule Service Today

If the check engine light appears on your Honda dashboard, you’ll know which steps to take next. Schedule service at Boardwalk Honda, and we’ll have you back on the roads of Atlantic City and Egg Harbor in no time.

 

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