The check gauges light typically activates when one or more of the vehicle's gauges, such as oil pressure, coolant temperature, or fuel level, are outside of their normal operating ranges. This could be due to low fluid levels, overheating, or mechanical issues. If the light turns off after a brief period, it may indicate a momentary fluctuation that has since stabilized, but it's essential to monitor the gauges closely for any persistent issues. If the light remains on, it's advisable to have the vehicle inspected by a professional.
The instrument cluster is loosing communication with the other computers. There is a dealer service bulliten about replacing one of the plugs on the back of the cluster.
pull the bulb out on the gages. light should go off.
check the fusable links that come off the battery and possible off the starter check them with a test light
Smaller tires should not cause the check engine light to come on. Smaller tires will cause the speedometer to be off.
are you sure it's check gauges light or could it be check engine soon? Reason I'm asking is because I just recently purchased 2001 firebird, and check gauges light came, it just needed gas. Then it came on again to change oil. So I changed oil and it went off.
check the plug to trans might of fallen off or broken
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
pull the black thing off that surrounds the gages then unscrew the screws or bolts then flip it down then you should see the wire pull and replace it
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.
You have to repair the cause of the light coming on in the first place. You will need to have the code read, repair the cause, and then the light can be shut off with the scan tool.
You have to repair the cause of the computer turning the light on. Then you can turn the light off with a scan tool, or with a battery disconnect.
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool.