Can You Drive With the Engine Light On?

Sometimes a vehicle can still be driven for a short time with the engine light on, but that depends on the fault and how the car is behaving.

If there is rough running, flashing engine light, overheating, stalling or strong loss of power, it is better not to continue driving until the issue is checked.

A stored code should always be scanned and interpreted in context, rather than assuming it is safe or unsafe from the warning light alone.