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What does it mean when your driving and your car stops and check gauges light comes on?
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∙ 15y ago
The red colored Check Gauges indicator light is telling you to aknowledge your Temp, Oil, Battery, and maybe even the Gas gauge. If one of these begins giving you abnormal readings, it will trigger the light to come on for a brief period and then turn off; However, don't ignore it at all. It is RED colored, and It is telling you that your car has a serious problem. More serious than a Check Engine amber colored light. It could mean that your car is low in fluids, and that serious damage to your car's motor and transmission can occur if something isn't done soon. DO NOT assume that the Check Guages light means that your Instrument panel's guages are failing. Begin by checking fluid levels in the Engine, Radiator, and Transmission. Make sure Engine and Transmission have the correct amount of Oil, Make sure your radiator's coolant level is full. As far as the electrical, check that the alternator is charging at the correct voltage.
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What does it mean when check gauges light comes on?
The check gauges light means that one of the gauges is out of the safe range.
Why did the check gauges light come on?
The check gauges light comes on when one of the gauges is out of its safe range. It could be the alternator over or under charging, oil pressure low, or the engine overheating.The check gauges light comes on when one of the gauges is out of its safe range. It could be the alternator over or under charging, oil pressure low, or the engine overheating.
What to do to fix check gauges light?
When the check gauges light comes on it is telling you to check the gauges because at least one of the gauges is out of normal range. It could be low oil pressure, engine over heating or low voltage.
96 Chevy with a 5.7 vortex when the check gauge light came on and what can be the problem if it not running?
The check gauges light comes on when one of the gauges is not in the safe range.
What does it mean when the check gauges light comes on when you stop?
Check the oil level in the car.
What does the check gauge lights looks like in Pontiac Sunfire?
Answer location of check gauges lightthe check gauges light is on your instrument panel when it comes on it lights up saying check gauges
How turn the check gauges light of?
The check gauges light comes one when one of the gauges is not in the safe range. It could be an engine overheat, low oil pressure, or the alternator over/under charging.
Why does the check gauges light and the fan come on but the codes won't flash?
The check gauges light comes on when one of the gauges is out of normal range. The vehicle is either overheating, not charging or low on oil pressure.
When the check gauges light comes on what do you check on a 2003 dodge ram 1500?
Voltage, temperature, and oil pressure.
What causes the 1996 gmc jimmy check gauges dash message?
The "check gauges" light comes on when one of the sending units detects something is not right. It could be low oil pressure, engine over heating or low voltage. The next time it comes on CHECK GAUGES.
Why would the check gauges light keep coming on in a Plymouth voyager?
The check gauges light comes on when one of the guages is out side of the safe zone. It could be battery voltage, oil pressure, engine temp....
Why does the check gage light on a 1994 Chevrolet caprice comes on?
The check gauge light on the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice comes on because there is something on the gauges that requires attention. It is a good idea to take the vehicle to a mechanic when this light comes on.
