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What’s Up With That Check Engine Light Reader? Can I trust it? Should I go to Autozone?

Girls Auto Clinic

Lately, I’ve been getting questions from our #sheCANic community and friends wondering if they should buy a device to read the codes set off by the dreaded check engine light. For this reason, companies are offering services and products to help drivers decipher and decode their check engine lights.

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April Car Care Series: Dashboard Emojis – Ignore vs. Panic

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Want to learn more about dashboard emojis and what to do if that pesky check engine light comes on? RSVP for a Girls Auto Clinic Car Care Workshop Plus - Become a Shecanic! Sign up for a VID Membership (Philly area only) Members get free check engine emoji scans! Green and blue emoji?

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How to Check Engine Light Codes Without a Scanner

RepairSmith

Keep reading to learn more about how to check engine light codes without a scanner. This Article Contains How to Check Engine Light Codes Without a Scanner Use the Ignition Key Use the Odometer Buttons Use a Paper Clip (for OBD1 Cars) Let an Expert Do It What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

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Audi Check Engine Light: 7 Causes + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

A lit Check Engine Light on your Audi’s dashboard may have you wondering: What’s wrong with my car? Read on as we answer these questions and explore more about the Audi Check Engine Light. How to Reset the Check Engine Light on an Audi? And does this warning require immediate attention?

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Audi Check Engine Light: 7 Causes + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

A lit Check Engine Light on your Audi’s dashboard may have you wondering: What’s wrong with my car? Read on as we answer these questions and explore more about the Audi Check Engine Light. How to Reset the Check Engine Light on an Audi? And does this warning require immediate attention?

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8 Chevrolet Check Engine Light Triggers + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

An illuminated Check Engine Light (CEL) on your Chevrolet’s dashboard can leave you feeling anxious. So, let’s explore the various triggers of a Chevrolet Check Engine Light and what you can do to resolve it. What does the Check Engine Light mean?

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Ram Check Engine Light: 8 Key Triggers + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

Your Ram was offering hassle-free rides until the Check Engine Light came on , leaving you puzzled. What could have brought up this warning light? Keep reading as we answer these and help you deal better with a Ram Check Engine Light. The EVAP system detects this, triggering the Check Engine Light.