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What causes Coolant indicator light to come on when you first start your car?

Check to coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and radiator when engine is cold


What causes low coolant light to come on?

Low coolant level.


Will the check engine light on a Toyota Highlander come on when the coolant level is low?

It is possible that a check engine light on a Toyota Highlander will come on if the coolant level is low. Usually, though, there is another light that will come on that says 'low coolant' on some older Toyota's.


Why would the 2002 Chevy Tahoe check coolant light come on?

Because the coolant is low.


What causes the 'Check gauges' light to come on in a Ford Explorer?

* Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oilpressure is low or the fuel gauge is at or near empty.


What causes the 'Check Gauge' light to come on in a Ford Econoline van?

On my 1995 Ford Explorer the " check gage " light will come on if the engine coolant temperature is TOO HIGH , the oil pressure is TOO LOW , or the fuel gauge is at or near empty


Why does check gauges light come on and temperature go up?

That happens because the engine is overheating. Normal causes are low coolant, bad thermostat, or inoperative fan.


Can coolant temperature cause your check engine light to come on?

Yes, on some vehicles it can.


On a 2004 Grand Prix would a check engine light come on if coolant needs to be changedsince it has not been changed in 127k miles?

Your check engine light will not come on because your coolant needs to be changed. The only way to be totally sure why it is on you should get it checked with a computer at a dealer or service station. The check engine light may come on if it is over heating because there is no coolant in it but not if it just has to be changed.


What makes your coolant light come on when you step on the gas?

Low engine coolant--when you step on the gas water pump runs faster and is calling for more coolant--check level


Would a leaking radiator cause the check engine light to come on?

if your vehicle has computers, this can cause check engine light to come on,as a coolant leak ends up sending trouble message to computer


Can a bad muffler cause the check engine light to come on?

Your bad muffler might be part of the reason your check engine light comes on. Usually, your bad muffler causes something else to go wrong and that causes your check engine light to come on. Problems cascade.