Car Doctors Auto Repair is the best import auto shop in Athens, and we want to take a moment to discuss the importance of computer diagnostics for your European automobile. Computer diagnostics are all the craze now in auto service and repair, and there is a very good reason for this. They reduce the diagnostic time and, as such, the amount of money you will pay for your automobile repairs.
The Main Computer Chip
All automobiles are equipped with a main computer chip called the engine control unit or ECU. This chip is also called the engine control module or ECM. This chip has a lot on its plate. It collects data from system sensors and controls many of your European automobile’s functions. One example of what it does is fire the spark plugs in the correct order.
The System Sensors
All automobiles are also equipped with sensors in each system to detect how the systems are functioning. When you first turn on your European automobile, you will notice that all of the dashboard lights turn on. They will turn off one by one because the system sensors have told the ECU that the system is running fine. If something goes wrong, the system sensor will report it.
The Error Codes
The system sensors report malfunctions to the ECU using specific error codes that apply to each malfunction. The ECU downloads these codes and saves them as data. These codes are the reason why computer diagnostics have become so popular for European automobiles and domestic automobiles. These codes make diagnosing a problem much easier.
The Diagnostic Check
For example, assume for the moment that your European automobile has a faulty oxygen sensor. The sensor will send a specific error code to the ECU. The ECU will turn on the check engine light to alert you of a problem. We will run a diagnostic check to download the error codes to find out why the check engine light is on. The specific error code will point us directly to the oxygen sensor.
The Benefits
Naturally, this makes diagnosing your European automobile’s problem quick and easy. As we mentioned above, this saves time and time is money. If we can determine right away what is wrong with your European automobile, it will take us last time to repair the problem. This equals savings in your repair bill.
Car Doctors Auto Repair in Athens, GA, is the only shop you need for your European automobile so cause today to set up a service visit.
