Posted on 10/23/2025
When your Hyundai displays the check engine light, you will be rightfully concerned about the upcoming repairs. The good news is that a check engine light does not necessarily mean major repairs. However, if the light is blinking, you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and turn off the engine to avoid potentially damaging the engine. So what can cause the check engine light? There are literally thousands of conditions that could cause the light to come “on”. Anything from the gas cap that does not hold pressure, to faulty spark plugs, bad ignition coils, to catalytic converter failure (that one gets to be expensive in California because of the stringent air quality rules). When your Hyundai’s on-board computer illuminates the check engine light, call Autoworx Albany – our friendly service advisors will answer your questions and will confirm an appointment to diagnose the problem your car is warning you about. Once we know the root cause, we ... read more