Posted on 2/7/2024
Have you ever had the dreaded check engine light appearing on your dashboard. Have you wondered how does that computer generated light lead to diagnostic testing? The alpha numeric trouble code will provide a base guide or starting point for the technician to begin the diagnosis. How can this trouble code aid a technician during the diagnosis? Trouble codes often pinpoint a specific system of a vehicle and can cover a wide range of possible issues in those various systems of the vehicle. Here is a great example: You have a check engine light on and the trouble code that indicates a misfire on a specific cylinder of the engine, what could this mean? 1. a faulty spark plug? 2. a malfunctioning fuel injector? 3. a problem with the ignition system? 4. a restricted exhaust system? 5. a failed head gasket? As you see, it can lead to multiple systems a technician must look at in order to determine the ultimate root cause. A technician may utilize a scan tool for the retrieval of troub ... read more