Mercedes engine check lights are one of the common indicator or warning signs usually displayed by a Mercedes car.
Generally speaking, every make and model has its warning signals; if, and the car owner or driver should pay heed to it, it usually results in an increase in user safety and a general reduction in maintenance costs, on the other hand, the reverse is usually the case.
Mercedes is a luxury brand known worldwide for the general comfort it brings to its users, styled with nice-looking interiors and with luxurious upholstery.
If you are contemplating buying a used car or a Mercedes SUV you may want to consider the pros and cons, Mercedes has continued to be one of the manufacturers of the most balanced and reliable automobiles.
In this article, we are going to consider the significance of the engine check light and also consider if it is advisable to keep driving with such a light on or not.
Why does my Mercedes car show the check engine light?
Usually, yellow in color, the Mercedes “check engine” light is displayed on the dashboard as a warning signal arising from the complex onboard vehicle diagnostic system.
Whenever your Mercedes “check engine” light comes on while driving. The first step to solving the problem is not to panic, as panic will cloud your judgment and you may not be able to see things from the right perspective.
You may wonder what causes this check engine light feature of Mercedes to display?
Below is the rundown of possible reasons behind the Mercedes check engine light display.
Possible reasons behind Mercedes “check engine” light display
Here some possible reasons behind the “check engine” notification:
Broken gas seals
If the gas sealing systems are damaged this error may trigger the check engine indicator.
Failing converter
Catalytic conversion systems help in completing the combustion process of carbon. That is by reacting carbon monoxide with additional oxygen to form carbon dioxide. When this system goes bad, the engine will perform badly.
Faulty mass airflow (MAF) sensor
If this sensor goes bad it usually results in poor fuel efficiency and engine performance, which could damage spark plugs and oxygen sensors
Damaged oxygen sensor
The oxygen sensor tracks the amount of unburned oxygen in your car’s fuel system. If not fixed, it could lead to further damage to other engine components.
Can I drive my Mercedes with a check engine light on?
Yes, you may drive your Mercedes with your engine check light on for a while but it is not advisable to keep driving with this indicator.
If you have the opportunity, you may quickly pull over to check some components by yourself, components such as the gas cap.
If after these checks and your Mercedes engine check lights continue to display, you may have to consider visiting an auto mechanic.
They will scan and diagnose your car, helping you to solve this issue.
Apart from engine check lights, we have prepared 3 major warning lights usually displayed by cars.
The guide will help you as you use your car.
Vehicle service maintenance recommendation
Detailed Vehicle History(DVH) offers free service maintenance recommendations for all manufacturers and their various models.
To obtain a free service maintenance recommendation you will have to run a VIN check with DVH after which you can generate all recommended services from the dashboard.
