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Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel?
That name began back before cars were even invented. People used to t...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
AutoTranz Transmissions and Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light
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I’m Alex. My Check Engine Light came on. I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked. What should I do?
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Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026
Important Facts Boise Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light
The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024
Why Is My Check Engine Light On? AutoTranz Transmissions and Auto Repair Has Answers
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The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Boise drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in Idaho.First, if ...
Published on: May 03, 2022
Simple Answers from AutoTranz Transmissions and Auto Repair for Boise: Check Engine Light
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My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car. I say it’s not that simple. Who’s right?
An...
Published on: Jun 29, 2020
Check Engine Light Diagnosis At AutoTranz Transmissions and Auto Repair In Boise
The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Dec 20, 2019
Check Engine Light
When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That’s perfectly understandable. That same check engin...
Published on: Jun 24, 2019
Boise Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us.
First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: May 19, 2019