When something goes wrong with your car or a feature is activated, a signal runs through the electrical system to the vehicles control module and then to the associated symbol that illuminates on your dashboard. These symbols have a wide range of meanings, some dangerous to your vehicle and some just an indicator. Your dashboard may be different and the symbols might be slightly altered from I am showing you below. So if you are not completely sure, consult your owners manual. Some of these lights should not be ignored and are warning you of something very serious going on with your vehicle. 1. Check Engine Light What it looks like: A yellow submarine, sometimes telling you that it is the Check Engine light What it indicates: It can either blink or stay solid. In both instances, it means that something is going on with your engine and you should have a mechanic use a scanning device to read the codes that are being stored in the computer. 2. Engine Temperature Light What it looks like: A tiny pirate ship sailing on the ocean What it means: Your engine is too hot...pull over and turn it off! Do not open your hood right away. 3. Oil Pressure Warning What it looks like: If you were to rub it a genie would pop out and grant you 3 wishes. What it indicates: Your vehicle is running low on oil or there is something wrong with your vehicle's oil pressure system 4. Fuel Indicator What it looks like: A wonky slot machine What it means: You are low on fuel and need to get to the nearest gas station asap! 5. Seat belt Indicator What it looks like: An arm-less man with a seat belt on What it indicates: Buckle up please. If you don't, not only will this blink at you, you will have to deal with a very annoying dinging noise that just won't stop. 6. ABS Light What it looks like: A fitness weight ball promoting ABS baby. What it means: Something is wrong with your anti-lock braking system, which should be diagnosed and fixed. 7. Tire Pressure Warning Light What it looks like: A man with a tall hat showing you "goal!" What it indicates: One (or many) of your tires are too low on pressure and need to be attended to. 8. Airbag Indicator What it looks like: A very pregnant woman relaxing What it means: There may be an issue with your airbag system or with one of the airbags in the vehicle. 9. Battery/Alternator Warning Light What it looks like: A cheeky lego head; wink, wink. What it indicates: Something is wrong with the battery charging system. This could be anything from a broken alternator belt to complete alternator failure. The vehicle is running strictly on battery power. 10. Glow Plug Light What it looks like: A fun, nauseating roller coaster
What it means: You are currently in a diesel vehicle. When first getting into the vehicle and you turn the key to the on position this light will pop up and stay solid. This means that the vehicle is letting the glow plugs warm up. Do not start the diesel engine until this light turns off. If you have been driving for a while and this lights pops up, you could have a problem with the glow plugs or the system. I could go for another 4 pages, but I will stop here. These are the most common lights that you will see, most meaning that something is wrong. Found this lovely picture chart below on google that will give you some insight as to what the 40+ other hieroglyphics mean. If any of the above pop up and you don't know what to do give us a call!!! 619-562-3933 We are here for you!
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Thanks for helping me understand that there might be something wrong with the anti-lock braking system when the ABS symbol lights up. I can imagine how important these signals are for our own safety wich is why it is best to get that part of the car fixed. It's for the 1964 dodge dart dashboard that I need which is a vintage car that I fell in love with ever since I laid my eyes on it.
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(619) 562-3933
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm*
Closed on Holidays
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Closed on Holidays
*Closed from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm daily - but we will be answering the phone :)
Thank you for your continued patronage!
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