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SYNOPSIS: Never Ignore the warning signs in your car!
There was a time when checking a car required a spanner-toting mechanic who would take out the mechanical parts and visually inspect them.
This could be for any number of reasons ranging from engine t
Decoding dashboard alerts before small issues grow
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Never Ignore the warning signs in your car!
There was a time when checking a car required a spanner-toting mechanic who would take out the mechanical parts and visually inspect them.
This could be for any number of reasons ranging from engine tune-ups to malfunctioning brakes.
This was the only way to find out if the component required repairs or replacement. Physical strength played a key role since the mechanic had to manually pull out the part from the engine bay.
Electronics Parts Are Taking Over
But today, ever-increasing automation has made this task pretty easy. This holds particularly true because many mechanical parts have been replaced with their electronic counterparts. This means that the workforce at a workshop has to have a lot more technical know-how and the right equipment for an accurate diagnosis of the problem.
These days, many vehicles are equipped with multiple ports that can simply be plugged into the right diagnostic computer. This computer will subsequently ascertain the actual nature and magnitude of the problem. It will then proceed to resolve it on its own. This allows the car’s owner and the mechanics to stand idly by as the diagnostic computer fine tunes the engine on its own.
Moreover, many vehicles are also outfitted with a number of ‘check engine’ warning lights that are designed to alert the driver to a problem. This way, the car tells the driver that there is something wrong with it and it requires a computer diagnostic checkup in which case it is time to take your vehicle to the nearest garage. Remember though, you should only take your car to one that already has the highly specialized equipment necessary to accurately figure out and resolve the problem.
The computer diagnostic tools and equipment can easily handle many highly complex problems such as the following ones:








