{"id":59751,"date":"2022-06-06T15:08:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=59751"},"modified":"2022-06-06T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:09:12","slug":"driving-with-check-engline-light-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/driving-with-check-engline-light-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Drive with the Check Engine Light On?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A car\u2019s onboard diagnostics system (OBD system) warns the driver about any system malfunctioning through warning lights. The \u2018check engine light\u2019 alerts the driver about an internal mechanical or electrical issue that needs to fix. It is advised never to drive with a warning light on – but the question is whether you can drive with the check engine light on or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we will discuss how the check engine light works, the causes of its trigger and the associated risks of driving with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Check Engine Light Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The check engine light pops up on the dashboard indicating internal car problems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A check engine light is one of the many warning lights on the dashboard<\/a>. However, it is not always easy to decipher what it means when a check engine light is on. When the check engine light is blinking while driving, it can indicate a multitude of electrical or mechanical issues with the car. A diagnostic scan is the best way to identify the root cause of a flashing check engine light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colour of the check engine light varies among cars. However, it is either amber, yellow, or orange. The check engine light when blinking indicates a serious internal problem, while a steady illumination indicates unfixed issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Would Make a Check Engine Light Go On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The bad mass air flow (MAF) sensor can be a probable cause of triggering the check engine light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The reason behind a flashing check engine light can vary from minor problems, such as a loose gas cap, to severe ones, like an overheated engine. The common causes that would make a check engine light go on are enlisted below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n