On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
May 21, 2023
Starting in 1996, Spartan Tire Brighton service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a compu... More
Automotive Detective Work in Brighton
March 15, 2020
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Brighton. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when som... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Spartan Tire Brighton
September 22, 2019
Okay. You went to your local Brighton car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Brighton service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ligh... More
The Spartan Tire Brighton Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
December 20, 2016
Modern Brighton vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thin... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton
August 29, 2016
When we Brighton residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ab... More
The Spartan Tire Brighton Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
January 13, 2016
Modern Brighton vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute t... More