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Why does my Vauxhall Astra have a spanner warning light?

Why does my Vauxhall Astra have a spanner warning light?

This Vauxhall Astra car with spanner warning light illuminates when the ignition is turned on and should extinguish a few seconds later. If the symbol illuminates yellow whilst the engine is running however, it signifies a fault in the engine electronics or the transmission electronics.

What does the car with Spanner warning light mean?

I have a warning light that looks like a yellow car with a spanner through it displayed on my dashboard. What does this warning light mean? The warning light that looks like a car with a spanner through it remains illuminated after you’ve started the ignition to tell you that your Vauxhall is due a service.

What does the service soon warning light on a Vauxhall Zafira mean?

Service vehicle soon warning light The Zafira malfunction warning light a car with spanner illuminates or flashes yellow and informs the driver that they must service the vehicle soon. If the warning light illuminate whilst the engine is running, there is a fault within the engine or transmission electronics.

What does the flashing light on the Vauxhall Meriva mean?

This spanner / wrench and lightening bolt strike light illuminates on the Vauxhall Meriva (Opel Meriva) dashboard indicating a fault with the electric parking brake. The symbol may flash or illuminate constant. Constant: The parking brake is operating but with degraded functionality. Flashing: Parking brake is in service mode.

What is the Spanner light on a Vauxhall Meriva?

And as far as I can recall the spanner light on Vauxhall is the service indication light. And not the engine managment warning amp. Spanner light is definitely engine issues, there is a separate emissions light (engine symbol), plus some variation between engines. If the light comes up when driving, then the fault has appeared.

When does a Vauxhall Spanner fail Mot fail?

Fault code will not clear. I’m afraid I stand corrected by our local Vauxhall garage who are interpreting any engine-related dashboard light as an MOT failure from May 20th 2018. When I had spoken to someone previously, they reckoned the car/spanner light was OK but the engine lump light (emissions) was not.

Service vehicle soon warning light The Zafira malfunction warning light a car with spanner illuminates or flashes yellow and informs the driver that they must service the vehicle soon. If the warning light illuminate whilst the engine is running, there is a fault within the engine or transmission electronics.

What does the malfunction indicator light on Vauxhall Meriva mean?

The Vauxhall Meriva MIL (malfunction indicator light), or engine fault light as it’s also known as can either illuminate steady or flash. Illuminates: This indicates a fault in the emission (exhaust emissions) control system. Exhaust emissions limits may have exceeded.

What does the oil pressure light on Vauxhall Astra mean?

Engine oil pressure. The Astra engine oil pressure light will illuminate red when the ignition is activated and extinguish a few seconds after the engine has started. If the oil pressure light illuminates red when the engine is running, lubrication to engine components may be disrupted and engine damage may occur.

What does the Astra power steering warning light mean?

Astra power steering warning light. The Astra power steering symbol will illuminate yellow to signify power steering assistance is reduced due to overheating. The light will extinguish once the system has cooled down. If light remains on continually, consult with a qualified workshop as this signifies a failure with the power steering system.

What should I do about my Vauxhall Astra engine light flashing?

2) The EGR control system on Vauxhalls is prone for problems. Best thing to do is to install a blanking plate and have Vauxhall to reflash the ECU to eliminate EGR control software. 3) Check and clean the throttle body. Check for any vacuum leaks around the intake side. Carbon deposits around the butterfly valve is known to cause problems.

What does the coolant warning light on a Vauxhall Vectra mean?

Coolant level warning. The Vectra engine coolant light illuminates yellow when coolant levels are low. If the light illuminate whilst the engine is running, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine when safe to do so. Allow for the engine to cool and check coolant levels.

What does the transmission warning light mean on a car?

A transmission warning light may serve a double duty. It may inform you of transmission faults, but the transmission light in some vehicles may also serve as a maintenance reminder to let you know it is time to check or change your transmission fluid, or to take your vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance.

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Ruth Doyle