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Why do Gauges stop working and warning light s come on when I am driving?
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In your driving test when asked how do you know if your indicator light are working what is the answer?
The answer is: Apply hazard warning lights and walk around the car to check that each light is working.
Why would a 1993 Chevy Cavalier make a warning sound while driving but no warning lights come on?
I have a 93 cavalier. The check gauges light could be burned out. Verify it is working by turning the key fwd but not to the on position and watching the dash to see if the light comes on. Otherwise it is likely a crossed wire or short in the relay that the sound comes out of. Located above your feet on the drivers side. It will have a little speaker on it.
What does check gauges light mean on a 1996 Pontiac Firebird?
Seems kinda crazy but GM started adding that warning light to its cars and trucks in the early 90's. This light comes on when you first start the car (along with many of the other warning lights) so that you can verify that the light bulbs in all those warning lights are working and not burned out. BUT, if the CHECK GAUGES warning light comes on while driving, it means one or more of the engine monitoring gauges is reading out of a normal range. Example: The temperature gauge needle usually reads at or about halfway up the gauge when the car is at proper orperating temperature. Should the engine begin to overheat and the gauge reads into the upper portion of the gauge (the red area) then the CHECK GAUGES light will illuminate along with a high pitched buzzing sound. For many years most American cars had all warning lamps and no gauges save for the fuel level and speedo. Some cars had an option from the factory of gauges to monitor engine temperature and alternator output/battery voltage and oil pressure, but few were ever equipped with these gauges.... Then in the mid 80's or so many cars came standard with AT LEAST an engine temperature gauge....But drivers still failed to keep a watch on the gauges and GM elected to add the CHECK GAUGES light.....Kinda like warning lights DELUIXE!!!!! Now you have gauges, warning lights, and audible waring to let you know, you are not going to go too much further in this vehicle without making some sort of repairs... You can get a check engine light reader from Kragen -- they will usually let you borrow it at the store if you are just going out into the parking lot -- it will tell you what went wrong so you can then repair it
What are the warning dash light for a 1995 Honda civic?
its an orange light at the bottom of the panel wih all the gauges on the right hand side. its an orange light at the bottom of the panel wih all the gauges on the right hand side.
Is it safe to continue driving when the ignition warning light comes on on a Ford Capri?
The term "warning light" tells you that you need to check something out.
Why does the Anti lock warning light goes out after driving?
The ABS warning light is intended to come on at the time you start the vehicle, so you know it's working, then go out at about 7mph once the vehicle has determined that the ABS is operating properly. Thus, the ABS light should be off during normal driving, and on only during start-up and the first few mph of acceleration.
What does is mean check gauges light on in a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
The check gauges warning is an additional warning to the driver that something is not right. If you see this warning, be sure to survey all the indicators on your instrument panel...especially oil pressure and engine temperature. If you see anything you're not sure of, err on the side of safety and pull off the road, shut down the engine and seek help.
Warning lights on 1994 punto 55?
The red water warning light is an indication your engine is overheating. The red battery warning light is an indication that the charging system is not working properly.
Why does my hand brake light come on during driving?
There is an electircal switch that 'senses' when the emergency brake lever is applied and lights a warning light on the dashboard to keep you from driving in this condition. This switch may be faulty or out of adjustment, causing the warning light on the dashboard to turn on.
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.
How do you reset the brake warning light on a 2000 Mercury Cougar?
If your brake warning light is on, and for reasons that you are not aware of, you should NOT be driving this vehicle. If you know what is causing the brake warning light to come on, have remedied the problem, but the warning still persists, then you will have to take your car to a shop that is equipped for working on these brakes. And if the car is equipped with traction control/anti-lock brakes, the system is a lot more sophisticated, and near impossible for the home mechanic to work on anymore.
Why would the overdrive warning light starts flickering while driving?
The overdrive warning light might start flickering when you are driving because of low transmission fluid. This light could also come on because of tension on the transmission while you are towing a boat or trailer.
