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Stop Ignoring Check Engine Light!

------ AUTOMOBILE 101------
>>> FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT <<<
Check engine light is an alarm notifying you that something is wrong with your vehicle.
Every vehicle is made up of thousands of components, once anything goes wrong with any of those components the check engine light will appear on your dashboard immediately. 

When this happens the one and ONLY way to know what the problem is or what the alarm is warning you of is to scan the car. When you scan, find and fix the fault the alarm will dissapear immediately. 

There are more serious cases when the check engine light will start blinking. 
Once you notice this, what it means is that you've got MORE SERIOUS fault. At this point its advised you park the car and stop the engine or move to the nearest workshop immediately and get the issue sorted out. 

Now from this mechanic's advice, putting the cart before the horse or after the horse which one is better and easier?
Instead of to scan the car and find out the exact fault and to start doing trial and error which one is better? How did he know the spark plugs are the problem with the vehicle?

I use to hear some technicians telling car owners that Check Engine light is Brainbox light, that your car cant woun't start if that light is not on. Thats a BIG LIE, pls dont allow them confuse you. 
Once you see that light on your dashboard it means YOUR CAR HAVE SOME FAULT.
Scan the car, know the fault, fix the fault and the alarm will dissapear on its own.

Every car owner suppose to have a personal scanner no matter how small. They are very affordable these days.
If you dont have one or dont know how to get or the type to get reach out to me, i will help you choose the type that will suit you and your vehicle and still teach you how to use them.
Please dont allow anybody do try your luck with your vehicle again.
Thank you all.

©️Written by:
Engr Gozie Atueyi. 
12th May, 2024.

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