Volkswagen Check Engine Light Diagnosis Service

Volkswagen Check Engine Light Diagnosis in St. Petersburg, FL

Everything seems fine with your car as you're driving around St. Petersburg, FL, and heading to Pinellas Park or Gulfport. All of a sudden, your check engine light turns on without warning. It's an obvious sign that something is wrong with your car, but it doesn't tell you exactly what's going on. At Bert Smith Volkswagen of St. Petersburg, our service department can find out why you're experiencing a check engine light and fix the issue to keep your car running as it should.

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What Should I do When My Check Engine Light Comes on?

The first step you need to take is not to panic. The Volkswagen check engine light isn't usually a sign that something terrible will happen to your car. Instead, it indicates that a sensor positioned within a primary system has detected a problem. There may be a slight decrease in your car's performance, or your gas mileage may drop a little, but if you're not experiencing any performance problems, you don't have to run to the service department immediately. If you experience performance issues with a check engine light, you still don't need to panic. Stop driving the car as soon as possible and get it booked for a service appointment.

Why Did My Check Engine Light Turn On?

A few problems can cause the check engine light to turn on. Here are the most common:

Oxygen sensor
Loose fuel cap
Spark plug or wires
Mass airflow sensor
Catalytic converter

What is a Check Engine Light Diagnosis?

A check engine light diagnosis involves bringing your car to Bert Smith Volkswagen for an appointment. Our technician connects an OBD device to your vehicle to retrieve the computerized code. The code has a specific problem associated with it, and the technician can correctly diagnose the issue and repair the car with the correct parts. Our certified technicians use the trouble code to confirm the root cause with an inspection. We use the inspection’s results to formulate an accurate repair recommendation.

Schedule Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Bert Smith Volkswagen in St. Petersburg

The fact that countless issues can cause a Volkswagen check engine light makes it impossible to determine what's going wrong in the car without a certified diagnosis. That's why you should bring your car to the dealership so we can run a diagnostic scan and discover which codes your car is generating. Our technicians know what each code represents on a Volkswagen to perform the correct repair. The malfunctioning part receives repair service, and your car runs smoothly on your next trip to Seminole or Feather Sound.

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Complimentary Bert Smith Volkswagen Amenities

Local Volkswagen drivers gain peace of mind when choosing Volkswagen-certified service, guaranteeing completion by certified technicians with genuine OEM parts in a state-of-the-art facility loaded with the latest diagnostics, equipment, and tools. Schedule appointments online at your convenience or by phone during regular hours. Visit the Volkswagen Service Xpress lane for basic maintenance without appointments.