Engine warning light diagnosis in Erdington
A diagnostic check reads the fault codes behind your warning light and then traces the cause, so the repair fixes the problem rather than guessing at it.
Book a diagnostic check
The engine management light, usually an amber engine outline, comes on when the car's computer sees something it does not like: a sensor reading out of range, a misfire, an emissions fault. It stores a fault code that says where it saw the problem.
We plug into the car's diagnostic port, read every stored code and look at live data from the engine as it runs. Then we test the part, the wiring and the readings around it, because a code points at a circuit, not necessarily at the part to replace.
You get a plain explanation of what is wrong and what it costs to fix. If the fault is something you can safely leave for now, we will say so.
On a diesel, the engine light often comes on with a DPF or glow plug light. Those have their own causes, and our DPF page explains the most common one.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
Common questions
Can I drive with the engine light on?
If it is steady and the car feels normal, a short drive to us is usually fine. If it is flashing, the engine is misfiring and driving on can damage the catalytic converter, so stop when it is safe and call us.
Will the engine light fail my MOT?
Yes. An engine management light showing a fault is an MOT fail, so it is worth sorting before the test.
Is a free code read from a parts shop the same?
It reads the code, which is a start. It does not test the wiring or the part, so it cannot tell a failed sensor from a fault the sensor is correctly reporting. That is what a diagnosis adds.
Book your car in at Kingsbury Road
Put your registration in for a price on your own vehicle, or call the workshop and we will sort it out over the phone.
912 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9PY