Warning Lights & Diagnostic Services

When you start up your vehicle you want to see a clear dashboard, but that's not always what happens. Sometimes your vehicle has a warning light on the dashboard, and that's not something you'll want to ignore.

It can mean a lot of different things, and if you want to figure out what's going on and get it fixed right, you need to take your vehicle to Granite Subaru's warning light and diagnostic services. They'll help you figure out what's going on and get your vehicle back on the road in no time. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

What Your Vehicle's Warning Lights Are Trying To Tell You

When your vehicle's warning lights come on, it's trying to tell you something. Each light can tell you something different, which is why we wanted to take the time to highlight a few of the most common warning lights your vehicle might have for you here.

Check Engine Light

No light is quite as well-known as the check engine light. The check engine light turns on when the engine's computer gets a reading from one of the engine's sensors that is out of the ordinary. Often this indicates a problem with the engine, but it could mean there's a problem with the sensor itself.

A qualified technician at Granite Subaru can read the code, troubleshoot it, then tell you exactly what's going on and what it means in no time. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

Service Battery Light

Did you know your vehicle has a light that lets you know if the voltage on your battery gets too low? This light can be a big help if there's a problem with your vehicle's battery or charging system.

But while it tells you the battery voltage is too low, it doesn't tell you why this is the case. The problem could be with the battery, or the problem could be the alternator, a parasitic draw, or something else entirely!

TPMS Light

If your vehicle has TPMS, the light can turn on for a few different reasons. The most common reason is to simply tell you that the tire pressure is low. However, while that's one reason the TPMS light might be on, it could also be a problem with the system itself.

There could be a faulty tire pressure sensor, or there could be an electrical problem in the system. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

Service Engine Soon Light

This warning light might sound like the check engine light, but they mean two completely different things. The service engine soon tells you it's time to take your vehicle to a mechanic for routine maintenance.

It's a reminder light, and the most common reason it turns on is to tell you that it's time to take your vehicle in for an oil change.

ABS Light

Most modern vehicles have an ABS that helps you keep control of your vehicle if you need to slam on the brakes. The ABS measures the speed of each wheel, that way it knows if one wheel is starting to slide.

An ABS light means there's a problem somewhere in the system. It could be with a wheel speed sensor, or it could be something else entirely. But if your vehicle's ABS light is on, it also disabled the ABS. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

Figuring Out What's Going On With Your Vehicle

While your vehicle has tons of warning lights, it's important to realize they don't tell you exactly what's happening with your vehicle. They take readings from sensors, and they report that something is wrong.

But if you start randomly replacing parts you might fix the problem, but you also might waste a ton of money buying the wrong part. That's why it's important to troubleshoot your vehicle using the warning light as a guide.

How Warning Lights Work

Just because you see the warning light on your dash doesn't mean that there's a problem. When you start up your vehicle every light should turn on the dash. During this time, the vehicle completes a diagnostic check and ensures that everything is still in working order.

After 5 to 10 seconds, all the lights should turn off and stay off. However, if a light stays on or starts flashing, this means there's a problem. It's also important to note that this only applies if the vehicle is running. 

If you simply turn the key to the on position the vehicle won't complete the diagnostic check on all the different components, and a few different lights might stay on even if there isn't a problem.

Why Go to Granite Subaru?

If your vehicle has a warning light that's staying on, you really want to take your vehicle to Granite Subaru for repairs. That's because Granite Subaru uses a team of factory-trained technicians to figure out what's going on with your vehicle and fix the problem right the first time.

Not only that, but they provide one of the best customer service experiences out there, including a free pickup and delivery valet service, a free shuttle service, and a complimentary alignment check with each visit. Simply put, nobody does it better than Granite Subaru. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

The Importance of Genuine OEM Parts

While there are plenty of aftermarket part stores that promise they can help you fix your vehicle at a fraction of the cost, they don't always deliver what they promise. OEM parts are what the manufacturer intended for you to put on your vehicle, and that's because they know the quality of results you'll get.

With aftermarket parts you might get the same level of quality, or you might get something subpar that creates more problems you need to fix.

Final Thoughts

If your vehicle has a warning light on, don't ignore it. While it's often something small, if you ignore the problem it can quickly grow into something far more serious! Granite Subaru will make the process as easy as possible for you, that way you can spend as little time as possible without your vehicle and get it fixed right the first time. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!