Check Engine Light Diagnostics in Poway, CA
Serving the surrounding communities such as Carmel Mountain, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, San Diego, and Scripps Ranch
If your vehicle’s check engine light is on, it’s your car’s way of telling you that something is wrong. As soon as you notice the check engine light turn on in Poway, CA, it’s important to have your vehicle’s computer system diagnosed. The problem could be small or big, and catching the issue as early as possible could end up saving you money.
Check Engine Light Services at Precision Automotive
At Precision Automotive in Poway, CA, we have state-of-the-art computer diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose and repair your vehicle right the first time around. Our technicians are ASE certified and are experienced working with most makes and models of vehicles. We understand that seeing the check engine light turn on can be stressful. When you bring your vehicle to our professionals, we will help take that stress away but figuring out the exact cause of the issue and the repairs needed to restore your vehicle back to top working condition.
If you notice any other symptoms along with the check engine light, such as strange noises while driving or an obvious lack in performance, be sure to make note of these and let our experts know when you come in for diagnostics. This will help our mechanics better understand what may be going on with your vehicle.
Why is my check engine light on?
A check engine light indicates that the vehicle's engine computer has detected a fault in the engine. This warning can come on for many different reasons, from misfires from mechanical failures to a loose gas cap. Properly testing with the latest equipment with a trained technician is the best course of action. Reading a code from a code reader is only a clue as to where to look for the problem, testing needs to be performed to verify which component has failed. Here is an example: you have a code P0456 which is a small leak in a vehicle's EVAP system. This code could be set for so many different reasons; it could be a bad purge valve, vent valve, fuel tank pressure sensor, a leak in a hose from the engine to the fuel tank, a bad gas cap, a bad hose to the fuel fill port, among other things. Replacing parts one by one would be very inefficient and time-consuming. This is where proper diagnosis will save money and time.
Why is my vehicle sputtering?
Sputtering is usually caused by a misfire in the engine. This symptom will often cause the vehicle to shake, lack power, and vibrate excessively. It is often accompanied by a flashing or solid check engine light. Sputtering can do damage to your vehicle's catalytic converter and will make the vehicle run inefficiently. We recommend bringing in a vehicle that is sputtering immediately to have our experts check it out.
Diagnosing your vehicle's clunking sound
Noises while driving including clunking and thudding can depend on the situation that they occur in. If your vehicle clunks over a bump, it is likely a failed suspension component like a strut, strut mount, or shock absorber. If the vehicle clunks when applying the brakes, it could be a loose or broken control arm bushing or a loose brake pad. If the vehicle is clunking when accelerating, think of motor mounts.
Come in for a Check Engine Light diagnostic in Poway, CA
At our shop, we offer convenient services, highly skilled technicians, expert craftsmanship, and quality parts. We also offer a 36-month or 36,000-mile nationwide warranty on our repairs. Our shop has a comfortable waiting area with free drinks and we also offer complimentary loaner vehicles for customers. If your vehicle’s check engine light is on in Poway, Carmel Mountain, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, San Diego, or Scripps Ranch, stop by the professionals here at Precision Automotive or give us a call today!