Did you know that most of the cars driving around Nampa
Idaho carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on
the moon in 1969?
New cars sold in the Nampa area have as many as twelve
networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact,
for the last decade or so, auto computers have been controlling about 85
percent of your vehicle’s functions.
Cars have sensors for manifold air temperature, coolant
temperature, manifold air pressure, airflow, throttle position, vehicle speed
and oxygen content. All of this electronic wizardry is pretty complicated. So
how do you know when there is a problem?
It’s simple; the Check Engine light comes on. The computer
monitors all the sensors and uses that information to decide what to adjust
such as the fuel mix, spark timing and idle speed. In addition, the computer
monitors its own circuits. When it finds a fault, it turns on the Check Engine
light and stores a trouble code in the computer.
It can be pretty disturbing when the Check Engine light
comes on. We wonder just how urgent it is. Generally speaking, it is not
critical like a temperature or oil pressure light. When you get one of those it
means STOP NOW! When the Check Engine light shows up, you should come in to our
service center at Country Repair to find out what the matter is as soon as
possible.
Since 1996, there has been a strong emissions control
component to the Check Engine diagnostic. But if your Check Engine light
flashes on and off, you know that it is more urgent and you need to get it
checked immediately to prevent damage. You should slow down and avoid towing or
heavy loads until you can get it checked out.
Your technician at Country Repair has special diagnostic
equipment that will retrieve the trouble code from the computer and help him
determine what is wrong. From there, we can fix it and get you back on the
road.
Stop by if you’re check engine light is on.
Country Repair
9717 Hwy 45
Nampa, Idaho 83686
208.467.0066
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