CEL

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001035",
  "term": "CEL",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Check Engine Light: An indicator lamp on a vehicle's dashboard that illuminates to alert the driver of a malfunction detected by the engine control unit (ECU). This light signals a problem within the engine, transmission, or emissions system. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are stored in the ECU when the CEL is active, providing specific fault information.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "CEL",
    "es": "CEL",
    "fr": "CEL"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cel/"
}