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Diesel Truck Check Engine Light Service, Repair: Carrollton, TX
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Illuminate Your Path: TBR Motorsports' Check Engine Light Service

The check engine light on your truck’s dashboard serves as a warning mechanism to protect your engine. And, what’s worse than seeing it turn on is not knowing what’s wrong. At TRB Motorsports, we utilize manufacturer-grade diagnostic tools and equipment to figure out the precise cause of the check engine light and offer affordable options for repair

The check engine light on your truck’s dashboard serves as a warning mechanism to protect your engine. And, what’s worse than seeing it turn on is not knowing what’s wrong. At TRB Motorsports, we utilize manufacturer-grade diagnostic tools and equipment to figure out the precise cause of the check engine light and offer affordable options for repair

Brands That We Service

If there is a problem with your light-duty diesel truck or Jeep, we will find it. TRB Motorsports focus on high-output engines, suspensions, transmissions, and more. We offer diverse services from regular inspection and maintenance to repair and replacement of damaged parts. We also enjoy upgrading your ride, as we are truck enthusiasts, too!

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Diesel Truck Check Engine Light Service, Repair: Carrollton, TX
Diesel Truck Check Engine Light Service, Repair: Carrollton, TX

Why You Shouldn't Ignore the Check Engine Light

One of the best features of your Ford, Ram, Chevy, GMC, or Jeep model is its ability to warn you of potential dangers to its engine. This makes it one of the essential features that lengthens your engine’s lifespan. 

 

Your truck’s engine is constantly monitored by sensors and other safety measures. Any problem that could cause engine problems triggers the check engine light to illuminate. It could even be a transmission problem, since it takes the horsepower from the engine and transfers it to your wheels. Without this light, you could go days without realizing that there is a problem in your truck. This could cause major engine problems which are complex and expensive to fix.

Top Reasons the Check Engine Light Will Come On

  • Faulty Oxygen Sensor: If the oxygen, or O2 sensor in your truck is faulty, it could trigger the check engine light. The sensor monitors the oxygen level in the exhaust system to determine engine combustion effectiveness. Also, the problem could be the sensor itself. This is why its important to check with us so we can find the root of the problem.
  • Mass Airflow Sensor Problems: The MAF sensor regulates the amount of air that goes into the engine for combustion. If the sensor has an issue, it cannot correctly determine the engine's needs and may pump more air in the fuel mixture than necessary. Engine misfires will cause the check engine light to illuminate, warning you that there's a problem negatively impacting your engine.
Diesel Truck Check Engine Light Service, Repair: Carrollton, TX
Diesel Truck Check Engine Light Service, Repair: Carrollton, TX

Top Reasons the Check Engine Light Will Come On

  • Faulty Catalytic Converter: Another common cause of an illuminated check engine light is a faulty catalytic converter. The converter acts as a protective device for you, your Jeep, and also the environment. This component converts toxic gases produced by the engine's combustion into less harmful pollutants. So, if this component fails, those harmful gases can mine freely into the engine system, corroding parts, breaking down hoses and gaskets, and wreaking havoc inside your engine.
  • A Damaged Gas Cap: While this is an easy fix, it's actually a common reason for the check engine light to illuminate. The gas cap is a cover to keep pressure inside the fuel tank and to keep the fumes from leaking out. However, if this cap gets loose or broken, then pressure balance is affected, which is risky for your truck's engine. It could then trigger the “check engine” light to come on.
Check Engine Light FAQs

The check engine light may not affect your truck’s ability to drive, as it’s only a warning sign to you that something needs attention. However, it’s best to make sure that you fix the problem causing the warning light before you drive far, haul anything, or go off-roading with your truck or Jeep.

The first thing to check when your check engine light comes on is the gas cap. A loose or broken gas cap is one of the most common reasons why the check engine light comes on. In most cases, you can fix the light issue by tightening the gas cap. If it still won’t reset the light on your dashboard, bring your truck or Jeep into our shop so we can diagnose the issue.

Unfortunately, not in most cases (barring the gas cap fix.) The light comes on when there is a problem with a component that could negatively impact the performance of the engine. Sometimes it is as easy as a broken sensor, and sometimes it’s a bigger problem like a cracked engine mount or head gasket leak. 

 

Our shop welcomes light-duty diesel truck and Jeep owners in and around:

  • Dallas 
  • Ft. Worth
  • Denton
  • Frisco

 

At TRB Motorsports, we are ready to help you identify the cause of your Ford, Ram, Chevy, GMC, or Jeep model’s check engine light. We offer expert diagnostic services with a team of experienced technicians and high-quality equipment and tools. We also have financing available for many services, so talk with one of our technicians today to ease your mind and get your truck back in top condition. 

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