Check engine light codes tips refer to the time When you see the check engine light in your dash, you just hit the jackpot! Why? because THAT is the tip your vehicle’s engine is giving you so you can fix what is ailing the engine or your engine computer system. All you have to do is very simple: Get the code by using a scanner and the meaning of the code which can help you ISOLATE the source of the problem.

In this check engine light codes tips, I will start posting OBD1 codes and solutions that are meant for vehicles made before 1995 (for domestic vehicles) and 1993 (for imported vehicles). To help you in diagnosing error codes, I will also give you basics in troubleshooting, wiring diagram analysis and later more OBD2 codes (for vehicles made after 1995) fixes. As you can see, most of the vehicle problems are stored in your engine so you can retrieve it later.

If you have any check engine light fault codes tips that you wanted fix right away, please contact me at ATS and all assistance will be given to you ASAP. However, in this blog, I will discuss the specific strategies so you fix those nagging check engine light problems.

To begin solving check engine light codes for OBD1 diagnostic system, you need to have an obd1 scanner for your particular vehicle. You can also get the codes manually if you follow the instructions given in my home page. If your vehicle is made after 1996, you will definitely need an obd2 scanner because it does not have room to retrieve it manually.

A lot of check engine light codes tips are given in the Internet and blogs but hopefully this blog will make a difference because it is given from the direct experience of licensed mechanics like me and my garage friends. I hope you will find this blog resources helpful so you can save money in vehicle repairs. Feel free to ask any questions (see comment box below) about check engine light codes and I will try my best to help you.

Thanks!

Rich