What does it mean when engine management light comes on?

What does it mean when engine management light comes on?

The engine management light (sometimes called the check engine light) has been a common and essential fixture in cars for a long time. If you see it, it means that something to do with your car’s engine and/or exhaust has gone wrong.

Can I call breakdown for engine management light?

Engine management light Yes – if it’s always lit and there’s no loss of power. You should get it checked as soon as possible. If the light’s still flashing, turn off the engine and contact us to report your breakdown.

What does yellow engine management light mean?

The engine management light is one of the basic symbols that illuminates on your car’s dashboard. It’s usually an amber light that’s located in or around the instruments behind the steering wheel, and appears when the car’s electronics – sensors, to be more precise – detect there is a problem with the engine.

How far can you drive with engine management light?

When the check engine light is solid, you can typically drive the car for hundreds of miles without an issue. Of course, that depends on which code is stored in the vehicle’s computer. If an engine sensor is faulty, the car will usually use made up sensor values to keep running.

Where did the MG TF engine warning light come on?

I have a 2002 MG TF 1.6L and on the way back from a holiday to Cornwall (approx 650 miles travelled over 5 days) I filled up the car at an ESSO petrol station. As I pulled off my engine warning light came on.

Is the engine management warning light still on?

The light still stays on but the car is driving fine. Coolant and oil levels are ok and the car reaches normal operating temps as expected. The only thing I noticed was that the engine seemed to turn over a little slower when I started it, not surprising given the recent weather and that the car had sat for two weeks without being started.

When to seek an MG authorised repairer urgently?

Seek an MG Authorised Repairer urgently. The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on. If the engine immobilizer verification fails, the engine cannot be started, and the warning light will be illuminated. If the remote key voltage is too low, the warning light will flash accompanied by an audible warning.

What should I do if my mg warning light goes off?

If EHPAS has a fault, the warning light will (display Power Steering Fault, MG6 petrol only) . Seek an MG Authorised Repairer urgently. If ESCL has a fault, the warning light will illuminate (display Steering System Fault, MG6 petrol only). Seek an MG Authorised Repairer urgently.

I have a 2002 MG TF 1.6L and on the way back from a holiday to Cornwall (approx 650 miles travelled over 5 days) I filled up the car at an ESSO petrol station. As I pulled off my engine warning light came on.

What does the engine management warning light mean?

The engine management warning light is different from the other lights on your dashboard, as it doesn’t alert you to a specific fault. Unlike the coolant temperature warning or low oil level warning lights, the engine management light (EML) can be triggered for a number of reasons.

What to do if your engine management light is amber?

In the majority of cases, the car will need to be connected to diagnostic equipment to determine exactly where the fault lies. In many cases, the light operates on a colour-coded basis. An amber EML doesn’t necessarily point to an unfolding emergency – you should be able to continue on your way and seek advice on reaching your destination.

Do you need an engine warning light to pass Mot?

The answer to this is ‘no’ – the light itself isn’t but the issue that causes could prevent your car passing its MoT depending on what it is. Unlike many of a dashboard’s other warning lights, an engine warning light doesn’t alert you to a specific fault.