Check Engine Light On in Hammond? Bring It By.
That light can mean a loose gas cap, or a misfire that's hurting your catalytic converter. We'll find out which. We read the code, test what it points to, and call you with what we found before we fix anything.
Solid or flashing makes a difference
A solid light means the car stored a trouble code. If the car drives normally, you can usually bring it in, but don't let it go for months.
A flashing light usually means a bad misfire. Raw fuel can overheat the catalytic converter and ruin it. If yours is flashing, slow down, get off the road when it's safe, and call us at (985) 304-8016.
How we diagnose it
We hook up a scan tool, read the codes and look at the live data from the engine. Then we test. One code can have several causes. A misfire code on one cylinder could be a plug, a coil, an injector or a compression problem, and the fix is different for each. Testing first means you don't pay for parts that weren't the problem.
Common causes
- Gas cap that isn't sealing
- Oxygen sensors
- Spark plugs and ignition coils
- Vacuum and EVAP leaks
- Mass airflow sensor
- Catalytic converter efficiency
What happens after
We'll explain what we found in plain terms, what it takes to fix and whether it needs to happen now. You make the call.
For drivers around Tangipahoa Parish
We're at 2810 W Church St in Hammond a short drive from Southeastern and I-12, and we work on cars from Hammond, Ponchatoula, Independence, Amite City and the rest of the parish. Book online or call, and tell us when the light came on and how the car's been running.
Questions we get
Can I keep driving with my check engine light on?
If it's solid and the car runs normally, usually yes, for a short while. If it's flashing or the car is running rough, stop driving and call us.
Will an auto parts store code read tell me the problem?
It gives you the code, which points to a system. It doesn't tell you which part failed. We test to find the actual cause.
Why did my light turn off by itself?
Some faults come and go. The code is often still stored, so it's worth having it checked before the problem comes back.
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Ready to get it looked at?
Call (985) 304-8016 or book online.