Borrow an obd reader to get a check engine light reading with the autozone free fix finder service.
Check engine light free reading.
We ll check it and give you a free report.
The oxygen sensor measures how much fuel is being burned and whether it s too little or too much.
A customer s vehicle pops up a check engine light and trying to conserve money he she heads to an auto parts store to get a free diagnosis.
Inserting and reading an obd scanner.
Autotrader gives the 5 most common reasons.
Your check engine light is illuminated when a fault is detected with one of your vehicle s monitored systems.
When it runs into an issue that the ecu cannot correct the check engine light cel starts glowing.
It s a simple task that takes less than two minutes.
Around 200 to fix according to autotrader.
So what are the most common reasons the check engine lights come on.
If your check engine light is on our professional parts people will scan the code for you and provide a list of possible fixes.
Check it before you buy it or bring a dead battery back to life.
Can i use the free fix finder service online.
The engine computer stores a diagnostic code when the light begins glowing.
Check engine light on.
You will need an obd scan tool.
A flashing or blinking check engine light usually indicates an urgent or serious issue while a steadily lit light usually represents something less serious.
The scanner allows you to communicate with the computer and retrieve the trouble codes.
We can help you get a reading yourself.
The light is typically yellow or orange and features an image of engine with text telling the driver to check or service the engine or powertrain.
We ll check your alternator starter battery and more.
How to check your own check engine light with fix finder self service.
The customer took the sales clerk up on the scan.
If your check engine light turns on immediately after a fill up pull over and make sure the cap isn t loose or still on your car s roof.
Sometimes the cap needs to be replaced but it s not a.
Some codes may call for further diagnosis.
When he walks into the parts store a young man behind the counter offered to scan his vehicle for free.
Get help trustworthy advice.
You will need to come to an autozone store with your vehicle to get a reading.