Can You Still Drive with an Engine Control System Malfunction?

[MichaelFitz]

Continuing to drive with an engine control system malfunction can cause the vehicle's engine to stall, primarily due to insufficient power supply, making it unsafe to continue driving. The reasons for engine malfunctions are as follows: Engine Knock: When non-sensing knock exceeds the range that the engine computer can adjust, the engine malfunction light may illuminate and trigger an alarm. Of course, there are many factors that can influence engine knock. Air Flow Sensor Malfunction: The air flow meter converts the detected intake air into an electrical signal and transmits it to the engine computer. Based on the optimal air-fuel ratio, the electronic control unit indirectly determines the fuel quantity. Poor or Substandard Gasoline Quality: Poor gasoline quality not only affects incomplete combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder, leading to excessive carbon deposits, but also risks clogging the fuel system and corroding components. Additionally, it disrupts the normal mixture concentration and its final effect. When the engine malfunction light comes on, it is often accompanied by shaking and vibrations.