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The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025

Automobile Diagnostics Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Jul 21, 2024

Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023

Columbus Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Mar 20, 2023

Simple Answers from Automobile Diagnostics for Columbus: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Oct 09, 2022

Important Facts Columbus Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Jan 04, 2021

Simple Answers from Automobile Diagnostics for Columbus: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Jul 06, 2020

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Automobile Diagnostics Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Columbus drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in IN.First, if ...
Published on: May 11, 2019