{"id":395,"date":"2020-03-30T12:11:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T11:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:11:39","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-emission-light-comes-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-emission-light-comes-on\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if your emission light comes on"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An\namber symbol of an engine is glowing on your dashboard, but what does it mean?\nEvery image on your dashboard has a purpose and when something lights up to\nindicate a potential problem, it shouldn\u2019t be ignored. The check engine light,\nwhich signifies several possible issues including emissions<\/a>, is the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ncheck engine light (CEL) illuminates after being prompted by the engine control\nunit that manages the engine. If the control unit determines that something in\nyour engine is not functioning properly, it will send the signal to light up\nthe symbol on the dashboard. So, you see it blink to life, but what should you\ndo?
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\nUnlike certain symbols which tell you exactly what is wrong with your vehicle,\nsuch as the coolant temperature light that alerts you of overheating, the CEL\ncan glow for several reasons. Because of this, you should take it to a garage\nfor the technicians to determine the root cause and go from there.
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\nAs you won\u2019t be immediately aware of the cause, there are several things you\ncan do initially to try and solve the issue.
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\n1. Observe <\/strong>
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\nCheck that there are no other symbols on your dashboard indicating additional\nproblems, such as low oil pressure or overheating. If this is the case, pull\nyour vehicle over, shut the engine off and contact a roadside service.
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\n2. Check gas cap <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tighten\nor replace your gas cap as sometimes a broken or loose rubber seal can trigger\nthe light to come on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Reduce pressure <\/strong>
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\nIf you think that your vehicle feels different on the road, especially if the\nperformance has decreased, reduce your speed and avoid transporting heavy\ngoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Check whether the engine light\nis constant or flashing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nsolid glow tells you that you should have your vehicle inspected soon, however\na blinking CEL is a greater cause for concern and indicates that your vehicle\nshould be inspected by a professional immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can cause the emissions light to come on? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several different possible triggers for an illuminated engine light. The following are some of the most frequent causes.
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