Vehicle Computer Diagnostics in Woodbury Heights, NJ
When your vehicle’s computer diagnostics lights come on or start flashing it indicates that the computer has identified a problem in the system that needs to be diagnosed. If you see one of those worrying lights on your car dash come on, contact Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care in Woodbury Heights, NJ. We know how to diagnose your car’s system and fix it properly.
What to do if your check engine light comes on?
You might think that when the check engine computer diagnostics light comes on, the code stored in your car’s computer system is telling you exactly what’s wrong with the car. This is a big misconception…one that can cost you a lot of money.
Some auto parts stores will offer to diagnose your computer system by retrieving the codes with a code reader, and then sell you the parts those codes have indicated. However, computer diagnostic codes only indicate that it is receiving a signal that’s outside of the normal range. This could mean there’s a problem with the sensor, but it could mean something else entirely. Replacing the indicated sensor without further diagnosis may have you throwing money at a problem that doesn’t exist.
Specialists in vehicle computer system diagnostics
Our auto technicians know the difference between a computer code and computer diagnostics. They understand that a code is just an indicator, and they know how to use that indicator to guide them to the root cause of the problem.
When you bring your car to our auto repair center with a computer system light on, you can be sure that you’ll never pay for a sensor unless it’s actually malfunctioning. You’ll only pay for legitimate diagnostic procedures and required repairs.
