The Latest modern vehicles are equipped with complex electronic management systems, all performing many operations a second to ensure your drive is smooth, worry free and safe.
Over the past few years we have invested in expensive diagnosis machines running upto date software. All our technicians have received the best training ensuring that we can find and fix fault diagnosis work on nearly all makes of car.
What do all those dash board lights mean?
Each light gives you, the driver, specific information about the state of your engine. Here is a list of the main warning lights, what they mean and what you should do about them.
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If the check engine light stays on, an emissions component has failed. |
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If both lights are on, you experienced serious brakes system malfunction, |
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If the Engine oil pressure light is on it's below a minimum, engine can seize and cause severe engine damage. NOT safe to drive. Stop driving immediately and switch off the engine, call us on 01375 396242 |
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If the Battery light is on while driving, your battery is not being charged, there is a fault in charging system. |
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If the Air Bag - SRS light stays on, your Air Bag is not about to blow up, it’s a fault in the Air Bag system. |
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If the SES light stays on the "Check Engine" indicated abnormal condition in exhaust emissions. |
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If the seat belt light is on then usually you forgot to buckle up, or there is a problem in the electric circuit. |
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If the petrol light is on you are running out of petrol/ Diesel, or there is a problem with the fuel level sensor. |
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If this light is on then the door or boot could be ajar, or there is a bad door switch or an electrical problem. |
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If the glow plug light is on, wait for a minute as the glow plugs are heating, then start the engine. Or there is electrical problem. |
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If this light is on or flashing it indicates 4 wheel drive system malfunction, take note of all symptoms. |
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If this rear window light is on- check rear window and side mirrors if heated are working. If not, there is an electrical problem. |
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If this light is on it indicates cruise control is driving your car, cruise control turns off as soon as you touch the brake pedal, if light remains on there is a serious system problem. NOT safe to drive. Call us on 01375 396242 |
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If this light is on overdrive mode is switched off in transmission. If you switch back on overdrive, light remains on, it’s a transmission or electrical problem. It is safe to drive your car to a garage or call us on 01375 396242 |
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If this light stays on your tire is getting low on air, or your air pressure sensor malfunction. |
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If this Light is on Engine is overheating, continuing to drive can cause serious and expensive engine damage. |
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If light on is time to service your vehicle, engine oil change, according to the car manufacture. |
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Light is on when handbrake is engaged, if handbrake is released indicate brakes malfunction. |