Engine Light Dodge Diesel Houston Texas TX
Reader’s Question:
I own a Dodge Diesel truck here in Houston, Texas. I was doing a routine engine check last yesterday and noticed that the engine light is flashing. What was faulty engine light code all about?
Robert
Houston, TX
When your check engine light on Dodge diesel truck is flashing, it is a good indication that your engine computer is giving you a warning that the diesel emission system is failing or one of its sensors is not functioning properly. The perfect way to confirm if you have a fault code is to reset it. You can do this by disconnecting the battery cable terminals or locate the computer fuse and unplug it for about a minute or two. If the engine light returns, it means a system failure is confirmed and it must be retrieved. You can either purchase a code scanner for this or you can go to a parts store in Houston, Texas so that they scan the code for you.
Here are additional measures that you can do before scanning for engine fault codes, make sure the following are done:
- Air and fuel filter are replaced
- Regular oil change has been completed
- All the intake and exhaust valves have been adjusted (especially if your car has high mileage)
- Battery cables are all cleaned and tightened including all the ground wires. (This is also on the assumption that the battery is fully charged and in good condition).
All fluid levels are topped up (a low coolant level may indicate an external leak caused by broken water pump).
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