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Dashboard Lights

Check engine, battery, oil pressure, or other warning icons.

Check engine light

Check soon

The check engine light is on.

Likely causes

  • radio_button_checkedLoose gas cap
  • radio_button_checkedO2 sensor fault
  • radio_button_checkedCatalytic converter issue
  • radio_button_checkedIgnition misfire
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Our recommendation

Get an OBD-II scan to read the fault code. Many auto parts stores do this free.

Battery warning light

Urgent

Battery or charging system warning light is illuminated.

Likely causes

  • radio_button_checkedFailing alternator
  • radio_button_checkedDead or failing battery
  • radio_button_checkedLoose or corroded battery connections
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Our recommendation

Get battery and alternator tested immediately. Car may not restart if battery drains.

Oil pressure light

Urgent

Oil can warning light is on.

Likely causes

  • radio_button_checkedLow oil level
  • radio_button_checkedFailing oil pump
  • radio_button_checkedOil pressure sensor fault
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Our recommendation

Stop driving immediately and check oil level. Driving with low oil pressure can destroy the engine.

Temperature warning light

Urgent

Engine temperature is showing hot or warning light is on.

Likely causes

  • radio_button_checkedLow coolant
  • radio_button_checkedRadiator leak
  • radio_button_checkedFaulty thermostat
  • radio_button_checkedWater pump failure
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Our recommendation

Pull over safely and turn off the engine immediately. Overheating causes severe engine damage.

Tire pressure warning

Low urgency

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is on.

Likely causes

  • radio_button_checkedLow tire pressure
  • radio_button_checkedPuncture or slow leak
  • radio_button_checkedTPMS sensor fault
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Our recommendation

Check all tire pressures. Inflate to the spec on the door jamb sticker.