Assuming the check engine light?
Comes on when the computer (ECM) does it's self test and finds a component out of the specified range. Also detects engine misfires, trany problems on some vehicles as well as a variety of other problems.
a 2000 dodge ram 1500 the check engine light is on and the code says torque converter and clutch and overdrive solenoid. what do you think that the problem is?
There are many types of warning lights on the Dodge Dakota. In order to know what a specific light means we need to know which light it is and what year the Dakota is. 2000
Maybe 2 separate problems--hae vehicle scanned by a shop that has an ABS scanner
the red warning light will come on. this is the same light that comes on in blue when engine is started.
The "CHECK SUSP" light comes on in the run position just before starting the engine to check the bulb . If the warning light comes on with the engine running that indicates that the air suspension system requires servicing
You hook up a scanner and check it for codes.
If the light is on, it will need checked and diagnosed.
The only light that could come on would be the check engine light.
Transmission, maybe. Check engine light
There are pages and pages of things that can turn the check engine light on. You need to have it checked for codes to know what the cause might be.
It means your engine needs attention.
5.2 or 5.9 it is on the back of the engine, next to the distributor. 4.7 it is on the driver side front of the engine, above the oil filter. It sends a signal for the oil pressure gauge or low oil pressure warning light as equipped.