Common questions

What does a red warning light on the dashboard mean?

What does a red warning light on the dashboard mean?

If a red or orange warning light appears on your dashboard, don’t ignore it. Instead, pull over somewhere safe and look up what it means in your owner’s manual. If you’re not sure what the problem is, ask your NRMA mobile mechanic or vehicle manufacturer for advice.

What does the orange warning light on my car mean?

An orange warning light means that the engine management system – the computer that runs the engine – has detected a fault. You may continue to drive, but you should take your car to your local service centre for diagnosis and repair as soon as possible. It’s important to pay attention…

What does a red warning light on the instrument panel mean?

A red warning light on the instrument panel indicates a serious car problem or a safety issue and should be checked straightaway.

What does an amber dashboard warning light mean?

Amber dashboard warning lights: An amber warning light is not safety-critical but does mean that something is wrong and needs your attention as soon as possible. An example would be a DPF warning or blown bulb warning light

When does the oil pressure warning light come on?

The idle control is through the engine control unit, and the dropping to low revs stalls the car when it’s really cold out. The rest of the time, it just seems to hit on the oil pressure sensor. I noticed the ding and the light come on when I am turning, but of course this is at low revs or at a stoplight. For my car, a 2004 PT with 285]

What does the TPMS warning light on my car mean?

Indicates the tire pressure monitoring system has found a tire with low air pressure or there may be a TPMS sensor malfunction. Check tire pressure. Some vehicles will allow manual reset of TPMS warning light and others will require professional diagnosis. Refer to owner’s manual.

Where is the anti theft light on my car?

Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light. It’s located on your dash and will have a blue or red light. Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position, which activates your accessories but not the engine.

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Ruth Doyle