Get FREE O’Reilly VeriScan Check Engine Light Testing in Houston, TX, at O’Reilly Auto Parts store #425

Seeing a Check Engine light illuminate your vehicle’s dashboard is frustrating, and points to an issue detected by your vehicle’s computer. A Check Engine light’s purpose is to inform you about a problem that your vehicle is experiencing and to help you diagnose the issue that may have triggered the light using trouble codes. These trouble codes must be read by using an on-board diagnostic system (OBD-II) scan tool, and O’Reilly VeriScan offers quick, thorough, and dependable engine code readings. Our parts professionals at O’Reilly store #425 are equipped with O’Reilly VeriScan OBD-II readers and are ready to help you understand your car’s trouble codes. Once the vehicle has been scanned, a report is generated in the store that provides a list of the codes detected, as well as a summary of the most likely fixes and the parts needed to complete the repair. The parts professional will review this report with you, help you choose the right products for your vehicle, and can even recommend a local service center if you decide the repair is something you’re not comfortable taking on. Before searching “free Check Engine light testing in Houston, TX, stop by O’Reilly Auto Parts, located at 14138 Hempstead Rd. Not only does reading your vehicle’s Check Engine light codes help you better understand the issues your car may be experiencing, but it can also point to an exact system or component that needs attention. This can assist you when identifying issues with your vehicle — whether it’s a transmission concern or a problem with the engine’s ignition, emissions, or sensor systems. Once the diagnosis is completed, this can help you restore performance, prevent damage, and avoid more extensive or costly repairs. Start your diagnosis off the right way with free O’Reilly VeriScan Check Engine light testing in Houston, TX, at O’Reilly Auto Parts.

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What Is A Check Engine Light?

A Check Engine light is a warning light located on your dash or instrument cluster and usually features an illuminated symbol that looks like an engine, or it may simply say ‘Check Engine’ or ‘Service Engine Soon’ depending on the vehicle. This light turns on when the engine computer detects a problem with a sensor or electrical component that is designed to monitor the performance of the engine, transmission, or emissions system. Check Engine lights usually flash to indicate high-priority issues in your vehicle, and will remain lit until the code is cleared or the issue is resolved.

What Causes a Check Engine Light?

A Check Engine light comes on when your engine computer receives a signal that there is an issue in your vehicle from a sensor or malfunctioning component in the electrical system. A Check Engine light is a general warning that you need to inspect your car’s engine and internal systems and helps you determine if you should continue to operate your vehicle to prevent more costly damage. Check Engine lights can be activated by something as simple as a loose gas cap that causes evaporative emissions system leaks, a failing oxygen sensor or ignition coil, or may be serious enough to indicate issues that could cause catastrophic engine failure. If your Check Engine light is on and you don’t know where to begin, stop by your Houston, TX, O’Reilly Auto Parts, where our parts professionals can perform our free O’Reilly VeriScan Check Engine light testing service. You can also learn more about what causes a Check Engine light to illuminate on vehicles.

Check Engine Lights Frequently Asked Questions

Why is My Check Engine Light Flashing?

If you notice that your Check Engine light is blinking or flashing, this indicates a more serious issue that should be addressed immediately. A Check Engine light is your vehicle’s way of getting your attention and informing you that, not only is there an issue, but that ignoring this issue could result in serious damage. If you notice your Check Engine light blinking, stop by your Houston, TX O’Reilly Auto Parts store #425 to prevent further engine damage and begin your diagnosis. .

O’Reilly Auto Parts Knows How To Read Check Engine Light Codes

Keep your car, truck, or SUV performing its best and prevent more hazardous or costly damage in the future by getting your Check Engine light codes read near you at your local O’Reilly Auto Parts. If you’ve noticed your Check Engine light is on, stop by your Houston, TX O’Reilly store located at 14138 Hempstead Rd to get your engine code(s) read for free. Not only can you find free O’Reilly VeriScan Check Engine light testing in your area, but our parts professionals can even help find the parts and tools you need or recommend a professional shop near you to help you with further diagnosis or repairs you don’t feel confident taking on.

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If your Check Engine light is on, don’t take a chance on getting stranded, or worse yet, risk damage to your engine. Stop by O’Reilly Auto Parts and we’ll test your Check Engine light codes for free. We can even print out a list of common fixes for the codes, and help you find a repair shop if needed. Sarah’s story is just one of hundreds of instances at O’Reilly Auto Parts, and we take pride in keeping our customers safe and on the road.

How Does it Work?

Our Professional Parts People scan your vehicle information, trouble code(s), and mileage
We run your trouble code(s) through a comprehensive database of over 26 million verified fixes
We can provide you with a FREE printout of verified fixes from a team of ASE Certified technicians