That light means something in the emissions or powertrain system wants attention. Leave it alone long enough and a cheap sensor job can turn into a catalytic converter bill.
Steady vs. flashing light
Steady usually means you can drive carefully to a shop for diagnostics. Flashing often means a hard misfire. Back off the throttle, keep speed down, and get help soon.
Get a real diagnosis, not only a code read
Codes point us somewhere. They don't always name the failed part. At Ashley Auto Repair, we verify the finding before we recommend a repair.
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