What Does My Check Engine Light Mean?

Your vehicle's check engine light turns on when your vehicle's diagnostics system notices your car is not functioning properly.

Depending on the severity of the issue, your car's check engine light may be solid or it may flash.

In the third installment of our service tips video series, our service director, Ray Tucker, explains what your check engine light means and how we can help you should your light go on.

Watch the video below, and visit our Cincinnati service center for additional information.

The Difference Between a Flashing and a Solid Check Engine Light

Full Video Transcript

Hello! My name is Ray Tucker, the service director for Kings Toyota. Today, we are going to talk about a few service tips.

So when your check engine light comes on, it can mean actually two different things. A check engine light can come on for the most minor of issues to the most major engine issue.

If the check engine light comes on and it's solid, that's less immediate than when it comes on and it's flashing. If it's solid, then it means there is an issue, but it is not an immediate danger that's going to leave you on the side of the road. So you can make that appointment at your leisure.

If it is flashing, that means it is an immediate issue and you should pull over immediately. Call your local Toyota dealership, and have them come get the car.

If you need any more information, you can find us online at kingstoyota.com or give us a call at 513-583-4333.

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