An engine diagnostic test is a comprehensive examination of your car’s engine. It can be used if you’re experiencing any problems to find the source of the problem. Some drivers like the security of having a test done to confirm that their engine has no hidden problems. As your Chrysler dealer in Odessa, TX, we have the technicians and the specialized equipment to easily test your engine.
What Is an Engine Diagnostic at Your Chrysler Dealer?
What Is the ECU?
When you have booked your vehicle for a diagnostic test, your car’s electronic control unit (ECU) will be connected to our diagnostic system. The ECU is the brain of your engine. It’s responsible for power management, controls the timing of the spark plugs, and the injection of fuel. The ECU is also connected to sensors placed throughout your engine that monitor the various components.
If a problem occurs with one of the components a sensor is attached to, the sensor will cause one of your dash warning lights to come on. The light isn’t precise it merely shows that there is a problem in a particular area of your car. Years ago, technicians had to examine entire sections of a car to find a problem. The ECU reduces the time taken in diagnosis by directing the technicians to the area that’s causing the problem.
How The ECU Works
Once your ECU is plugged into our diagnostic system, one of two things will happen. If your engine is working perfectly, our diagnostic system will report there is no problem. The ECU is very advanced, and even a small, almost indetectable problem will be reported. The second possibility is the diagnostic system will report an error code or codes from the ECU.
The error codes point to the exact site in your engine that’s experiencing a problem. It might, for example, be the start of a sludge build-up in your radiator that’s been detected. If this build-up were to continue, it could block your radiator and your engine could start to overheat. By identifying the problem early, our technicians can fix it.
Why Have A Diagnostic?
As mentioned, you may have experienced problems with your engine, or you might just want the security of knowing that your engine is working to the best of its ability. The diagnostic system saves technicians a large amount of time, as certain engine problems would otherwise take a long time to pinpoint. By saving time in finding a problem, it reduces the cost of any necessary repair.
A diagnostic test takes approximately one hour to complete, and it will provide a thorough report on your engine. A damaged engine can be the most expensive component in your car to repair, depending on the nature of the repair. Early diagnosis can save you time and money.
If you’re experiencing engine problems, or you want to check your engine is working correctly, a diagnostic test will help. Call us at All American CDJR of Odessa and we’ll check your engine for you.
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