Check Engine Light Diagnosis

What Your Check Engine Light Means

The light means something unusual is happening. It should be checked out as soon as possible, but a few days will probably be sufficient. However, if you have a check engine light blinking, there is a major issue, and you should not drive your car until it is addressed.

The light generally indicates a misfire of some kind, which will lessen your fuel mileage and dump more pollutants into the air.

What to do About the Check Engine Light

The car’s computer records an error message that tells what the problem is, or at least what it likely is. A check engine light diagnosis involves using a scanner to read that code. A certified technician can read the scanner and very quickly isolate the problem.

There are cheap scanners available out there, which can give you some information. But for anything beyond very basic fixes, it is advisable to have professionals read the scanner and interpret the data to get your car fixed right. It is a good idea to simply check your gas cap first to make sure that it is not the problem the light is telling you about.

Come See Us

If your check engine light is on, call Bachman Volkswagen and schedule service. Our technicians can scan your car’s computer and get a correct diagnosis fast. Having us do it may save you time by avoiding incorrect readings.

If you have a check engine light blinking or red, turn off your car and have it towed to us to avoid even more costly repairs. We are in Louisville, KY. and a short drive from Jeffersontown, Middletown, Lyndon, and Hurstbourne, KY.