Why does Jaguar's check engine light up?

Like other cars, Jaguar is designed to warn you in the form of a warning light when something goes wrong. Check engine lights are one of them. If this light is on, there are many possible reasons. Below is a description of some common reasons.

1. The gas cap is missing or loose

First, you need to make sure that the gas cap is there. If it is not missing, make sure it is not loose. The function of the gas cap is to seal the fuel system and maintain the required pressure in the tank. Apart from this, it prevents gas smoke from polluting the atmosphere.

If the gas cap is loose, the fuel will continue to evaporate. As a result, you will have to spend more money on refueling gas.

2. Broken oxygen sensor

This sensor measures the amount of unburned gas in the vehicle’s exhaust system. Failure of this sensor can cause serious damage to the catalytic converter and spark plugs.

3. Broken catalytic converter

This component converts carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. The idea is to reduce the amount of pollutants and protect the environment. If this component does not work properly, the check light will come on.

We recommend that you replace this part. Otherwise, the vehicle engine can get hot. As a result, Jaguar’s performance and fuel economy are reduced.

4. The spark plug needs to be replaced

The car’s spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in the Jaguar combustion chamber. As with any component, failure to replace the spark plug can result in poor performance and poor fuel economy. If the spark plug needs to be replaced, the check engine will be turned on.

What should you do?

Now, if the check engine light comes on while driving, you can perform some steps. First, you need to make sure that the gas cap is not loose. However, if the lights appear to be blinking or power is being lost, slow down. Besides, you should try to reduce the load on your car by separating the trailer. Once the issue is fixed, the trailer can be reinstalled.

Finally, you can open the hood of your car to see if there are any problems. Make sure the hose is not leaking or the wires are not frayed. If the spark plug shows signs of wear, it may be misfired. The fix is ​​to replace the wire immediately.

In other words, if the check engine light comes on, don’t risk ignoring it. We recommend that you bring your car to a repair specialist as soon as possible.