What does the triangle and check engine light mean?

What does the triangle and check engine light mean?

That will bring up an ABS light for the Antilock Brakes. The Vehicle Stability System also uses the same wheel speed sensors, so the VSA light will also come up. The Triangle is a master warning light that comes on with any others just to get your attention.

What does a yellow triangle on a car dashboard mean?

Warning light The yellow triangle with an exclamation mark will typically be accompanied by a message explaining what’s gone wrong. Hopefully it will be self-explanatory – such as a low reservoir for the windscreen washer system.

What does yellow triangle with exclamation mark mean?

The yellow triangle with an exclamation mark will typically be accompanied by a message explaining what’s gone wrong. Hopefully it will be self-explanatory – such as a low reservoir for the windscreen washer system.

Why does the triangle light come on when you turn off VSA?

It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system, it flashes when VSA is active, or it comes on along with the VSA system indicator if there is a problem with the VSA system. If you’ve accidentally turned off the VSA, then turn it back on to clear the light.

That will bring up an ABS light for the Antilock Brakes. The Vehicle Stability System also uses the same wheel speed sensors, so the VSA light will also come up. The Triangle is a master warning light that comes on with any others just to get your attention.

What does triangle light with exclamation mean?

Ok, The triangle light is a warning of antilock brake system problems. Could be a speed sensor, could be a few different things. When there is an ABS or engine system problems and BSD light is triggered as a result even though its working ok. You will need to have the code for ABS checked. You can have the code checked free at a major parts store.

Why does the exclamation point warning light come on?

If you have just noticed that your yellow triangle surrounding an exclamation point VSA warning light has come on, the most likely cause is you shut the system off accidentally. In vehicles a few years old, the system has a manual button that you can press to shut the system off in certain situations.

Warning light The yellow triangle with an exclamation mark will typically be accompanied by a message explaining what’s gone wrong. Hopefully it will be self-explanatory – such as a low reservoir for the windscreen washer system.

What to do when your check engine light comes on?

This means the cap is either cracked or just wasn’t tightened well enough. What you should do: If your car isn’t feeling jerky or strange when the check engine light comes on, the first thing you should check is the fuel cap. Pull over, retighten it, and take a look at the cap to see if it has any cracks in it.

Is the VSA light the same as the triangle light?

The Vehicle Stability System also uses the same wheel speed sensors, so the VSA light will also come up. The Triangle is a master warning light that comes on with any others just to get your attention.

How to check engine light and VSA light?

The only way to fix this… You should first lift wheel off the ground and support it. Then try wiggling the tire up and down or side to side to see if you feel any looseness in the wheel bearing and hub. Then spin the wheel… It is not advisable to drive your vehicle without the serpentine belt attached.

What should I do if my check engine light comes on?

While yes, both yourself and AutoZone can read the engine computer’s stored codes, and through Fix Finder, determine likely causes based on thousands of mechanics intel, none of these can pinpoint with 100% accuracy exactly why the CEL came on.

What does it mean when your car is showing a triangle?

It means the vehicle’s computer has triggered a diagnostic trouble code indicating there’s an issue. If it occasionally turns on and off, it’s an intermittent problem and you’ll just want to have it checked next time you take it in for maintenance.

What’s the amber triangle light on the dash?

Discussion in ‘ International Forum ‘ started by Injun, Jun 8, 2011 . Had a steady amber triangle idiot light on the dash with the words “Warn Engine” in the readout part of the cluster. Stayed on steady for two days, so got it into the shop.