What does it mean when your car has multiple lights?
What does it mean when your car has multiple lights?
Multiple lights rarely, if ever, mean multiple system faults. A fault in the engine ( Check Engine ), ABS or drive train will result in its associated fault light coming on. That one fault will shut down the traction and/or stability control systems, and those “off” lights will be illuminated to tell you that they are shut down.
When to look for more than one warning light?
When more than one warning or indicator light is active, look for one of these first. Two styles of Check Engine lights. Your instrument panel will display one variation (and there are more).
What does the Check Engine light mean on a car?
Like most car warning lights, the check engine light is a yellow, orange, or red engine symbol that appears on your dash when your car’s system malfunctions. Read more How to Check My Dashboard Lights for Errors
Can a car go out of control with multiple warning lights?
Nothing troubles drivers more than the image of a car with skid marks behind it. However, your vehicle will not go out of control on its own, despite the multiple trouble lights. If your vehicle ‘feels’ normal, simply have your dealer address one of the Primary systems indicated above.
What happens if you ignore a check engine warning light?
Never ignore a warning light. Doing so can lead to safety issues, a roadside breakdown or costly repairs down the line. If your Check Engine Light is on, our Professional Parts People will scan the code for you and provide a list of possible fixes.
When more than one warning or indicator light is active, look for one of these first. Two styles of Check Engine lights. Your instrument panel will display one variation (and there are more).
What to do when your check engine light is blinking?
Check engine light is on but flashing/blinking: This indicates a more serious issue. The safest option is to safely pull over then shut off the engine. Next, you’ll need to tow your car to an auto repair shop for diagnosis and repair. A reminder: Don’t confuse the check engine light with the service light.
What do the three numbers on a check engine light mean?
The third number in the sequence refers to the system that is affected: A “1” indicates a fuel or air metering system problem, such as an issue with the mass air flow sensor. A “2” refers to fuel or air metering injection system issues, such as a fuel injector problem. A “3” indicates an ignition-related problem, such as an engine misfire.
Is it safe to drive with multiple warning lights?
The automotive industry turns a blind eye to the fact that the average driver is not a technician, and the circus of tell-tales lit up at once is, bluntly, a frightening sight. The first question is always “is my car safe to drive”? In truth, the answer is nearly always “yes”! Here is the bottom line.
What happens when there is a trouble light on?
Advanced traction and stability control and other systems are dependent on multiple automotive functions to operate properly. The result is that when a trouble light is active on one of the function, the primary system, usually the traction and/or stability control system, will be shut down.
What causes a bad case of multiple light syndrome?
A bad case of Multiple Light Syndrome, and, for the average driver, a potentially frightening time indeed. Advanced stability control and traction control systems are the primary culprits, or more to the point, the electronics that they depend on.
Multiple lights rarely, if ever, mean multiple system faults. A fault in the engine ( Check Engine ), ABS or drive train will result in its associated fault light coming on. That one fault will shut down the traction and/or stability control systems, and those “off” lights will be illuminated to tell you that they are shut down.
Advanced traction and stability control and other systems are dependent on multiple automotive functions to operate properly. The result is that when a trouble light is active on one of the function, the primary system, usually the traction and/or stability control system, will be shut down.
The automotive industry turns a blind eye to the fact that the average driver is not a technician, and the circus of tell-tales lit up at once is, bluntly, a frightening sight. The first question is always “is my car safe to drive”? In truth, the answer is nearly always “yes”! Here is the bottom line.
A bad case of Multiple Light Syndrome, and, for the average driver, a potentially frightening time indeed. Advanced stability control and traction control systems are the primary culprits, or more to the point, the electronics that they depend on.
