What are three warning lights on the vehicle?
The 13 Most Common Car Warning Lights You Need to Know
- Steering Lock. Steering lock is an essential theft-prevention feature in a vehicle.
- The Battery Light.
- Adaptive Headlight System.
- Airbag and Seat Belt System.
- Windshield Washer Fluid.
- Anti-Lock Brake System.
- Automatic Gearbox.
- Brake Lights.
What does it mean when engine management light comes on?
The engine management light (sometimes called the check engine light) has been a common and essential fixture in cars for a long time. If you see it, it means that something to do with your car’s engine and/or exhaust has gone wrong.
What warning lights will fail MOT?
Lights. All external lights on your vehicle need to be functioning properly. These are your brake lights, indicators and hazards, reverse, main beam and dipped headlights as well as your rear number plate light. Failure of any one of these will result in a failed MOT.
What can cause the engine management light to come on?
10 common reasons for an engine management light
- Mass airflow sensor. Risk of damage Low.
- Faulty oxygen sensor. Risk of damage Low.
- Faulty exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) Risk of damage Low.
- Leaky vacuum hose.
- Faulty ignition system.
- Blocked fuel injectors.
- Blocked fuel pump.
- Contaminated catalytic converter.
Can you drive your car with the engine management light on?
Engine management light Yes – if it’s always lit and there’s no loss of power. You should get it checked as soon as possible. No – if it’s flashing while you’re driving. If the light’s still flashing, turn off the engine and contact us to report your breakdown.
What does a solid yellow check engine light mean?
Check your dashboard gauges and lights for indications of low oil pressure or overheating. These conditions mean you should pull over and shut off the engine as soon as you can find a safe place to do so. On some cars, a yellow check engine light means investigate the problem and a red one means stop right now.
Where can I go to see why my check engine light is on?
You can. All that you need to check your own light is an OBD-II reader, which can pull codes that help you find out what’s wrong with your car. If you don’t have a code reader, keep reading to learn the most common causes, and then bring your car to your local AutoZone to find out why your Check Engine Light is on.