{"id":988030,"date":"2015-12-13T17:46:45","date_gmt":"2015-12-13T17:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/360.era-solutions.com\/sonoma\/?p=988030"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:50:38","slug":"how-to-get-a-free-check-engine-light-scan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/360.era-solutions.com\/sonoma\/2015\/12\/13\/how-to-get-a-free-check-engine-light-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a FREE Check Engine Light Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou\u2019ve got a lot on your mind, and a car problem is the last thing you want to worry about on top of your already busy day, but ignoring your check engine light will inevitably lead a small problem to become a very expensive fast. Check engine lights can sometimes be false alarms, but the way to deal with it is to get a FREE check engine light scan done by a professional auto mechanic so you can figure out what is the root cause for your car problem and have an automotive repair plan.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What Do You Do When The Light Comes On?\n\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe check engine light does not simply come on for no reason and you need an automotive repair shop to help you understand it. If the light comes on, it\u2019s because something triggered it and, as the light suggests, the engine needs to be checked by an auto mechanic. Ignoring the light can lead a rather simple fix to become a big automotive repair job, and oftentimes, dangerous that can cost $100\u2019s or even $1,000\u2019s to repair. You can purchase a home reader for about $125 but they will not be as accurate as a professional auto mechanic diagnosis.\n

\nBeing able to figure out the problem yourself is great, but once you find out what the problem is, you also need to get it repaired. The most common causes of a check engine light coming on are the O2 sensor, which is part of the emissions system, a loose gas cap, the Catalytic converter, the mass air flow sensor (which measures how much air is in the fuel injection system), and the spark plug wires all requiring an automotive repair professional. If you choose to do a self-diagnosis and decide one of these is the cause, some of them are simple and affordable fixes, like tightening your gas cap or buying new spark plugs, but if you find the issue is out of your range of expertise, you should take your car to your automotive repair specialist as soon as possible.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What Happens If I Ignore It?\n\n\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIgnoring your check engine light can lead to a multitude of bigger issues, but what those issues will depend on what the problem is to begin with and how long you leave the check engine light unattended. The best solution is to bring your car in for a checkup by an auto mechanic as soon as you see the engine light come on. The sooner you address the automotive repair issue, the less likely you\u2019ll be to make the problem worse. You\u2019ll also have the peace of mind knowing what the problem is and how to fix it.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get A FREE Check Engine Light Scan from Your Auto Repair Shop\n\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you worried about your check engine light?\n

\nThere are do-it-yourself code readers that you can buy for under $200 and some could even turn the light off if the issue is minor, however, this won\u2019t fix the problem and the light will likely come back on soon after.\n

\nA better option is to contact your local auto mechanic shop and ask if they offer FREE scans, some do offer the service for free to encourage you to visit their business in hope to gain you as a customer and if they do not then suggest to them that you might consider doing the automotive repair job with them if you like what they offer you, with no obligations. Finding an auto mechanic shop in your area that offers a free check engine light scan and getting the job done by a professional auto mechanic, who will give you definite answers without delay is the best option. Come to Sonoma Auto Tech for a FREE check engine light scan. Find a FREE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SCAN coupon on our website at www.sonomaautotech.com to help prevent a small problem from turning into $1,000\u2019s in automotive repair work!\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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