Where can I get my Check Engine light reset?
Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana and Inland Empire drivers should stop by Mercedes-Benz of Ontario to have a Mercedes-Benz Master-Certified technician diagnose your vehicle and have your gas cap check engine light reset. Schedule an appointment today! Have questions about other Mercedes-Benz warning lights?
Is the Check Engine light on in my Mercedes?
Has the check engine light turned on in your Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, ML, or SL? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before.
When did the Check Engine light come on?
As automotive technology advanced and relied more and more on computers, the check engine light was added. First appearing in the 1980s, this light paired with the onboard computer system. When the electronic-control system finds an issue that it can’t correct, it activates the light.
What does it mean when your check engine light is blinking?
The check engine light is blinking while driving: Not to be confused with the light occasionally flickering in the first situation, if your check engine light is blinking consistently that typically indicates there is a major issue with your vehicle and you should pull over when safe.
What kind of exhaust fluid does BlueTEC use?
All Bluetec vehicles use Diesel exhaust fluid, also known as AdBlue. It is stored in an external tank, and it would freeze in cold weather. To prevent this, DEF tank is equipped with an electric heater which can burn out. You will be warned with a ‘check engine’ light if this happens.
Has the check engine light turned on in your Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, GLE, ML, or SL? It can be alarming seeing an engine warning appear on your dashboard, especially if you’ve never seen it before.
What kind of heater does Bluetec diesel use?
DEF heater is another known weak points. All Bluetec vehicles use Diesel exhaust fluid, also known as AdBlue. It is stored in an external tank, and it would freeze in cold weather. To prevent this, DEF tank is equipped with an electric heater which can burn out.
What to do when your check engine light comes on?
No matter the situation, when the check engine light comes on in your Mercedes-Benz, we always suggest stopping by our service center so one of our knowledgeable technicians can properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. Our service technicians have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment that can quickly read Mercedes-Benz OBD codes.