Learn more about the common dashboard warning lights and their indications

Whenever any of the dashboard warning lights begin to illuminate in the car, we would get frustrated in most cases. When the dashboard warning lights illuminate the reason can be with either the smaller ones or the major issues that must be sorted out with the help of experienced technicians from the authorized car service center.

Whatever may be the make and model of the vehicle you hold, when the dashboard warning lights flicker proper attention should be given immediately because when left unaddressed it may affect the other systems of your car

Once you know about the issues that each dashboard warning light indicates, you can plan accordingly. So in this blog, we shall look deeper into the common dashboard warning lights and the various causes behind it.

Check engine lights

Check engine lights is one of the most common dashboard warning lights faced by car owners and must be addressed immediately. The check engine lights may illuminate due to various reasons such as loosened gas gap to a repair or failure of any engine components like oxygen sensor failure, issues with the ignition coil/spark plug, catalytic converter failure and many others.

When the check engine warning symbol is blinking in red light, immediate attention should be given by towing it to the nearest mechanic. Because the issues may be severe and driving further may cause severe catastrophic damages. As soon as you notice the engine overheating sign on the dashboard it must be addressed immediately to avoid any further catastrophic damages to your vehicle. Car owners must be informed of some of the do’s and don’ts when the engine overheats so that they can handle the situation with ease.

When you take your car to the mechanic they would run a diagnostic test and identify the issues.

Battery

When the battery warning symbol illuminates it could be a potential sign of a dead battery. In some cases, issues with the alternator, wiring in the car or any other electrical components will also bring up the battery warning light.

Coolant temperature

This warning symbol on the dashboard would appear as a thermostat dipped in the sea, it indicates that your car, especially the engine is getting overheated. Continuing to operate your engine when it gets overheated would affect the other internal components. So it is always good to pull over your car to a safe zone and wait until it returns to the optimal temperature.

It may be due to various reasons like a broken water pump, damaged radiator, issues with the coolant hoses, very low coolant level and many others.

Tire pressure monitoring system

If you are driving with the under or over-inflated tires then you may receive this alert. It indicates any one or more of your tires does not have the proper tire pressure level.

Airbag warning

When the airbag warning lights illuminate, your car will not break down on the roads immediately, but it must be addressed and sorted out by visiting the mechanic since they play a greater role during accidents and the issues with the airbag system must be sorted out.

Oil Pressure /Oil level

This dashboard warning light mainly indicates the need for an engine oil change in most cases. When the engine components are not lubricated properly then the engine would not function efficiently.

Washer fluid

The dashboard warning light indicating the washer fluid is not a serious concern, it can be sorted out by adding the washer fluid to a reservoir. Apart from this, there are a few other warning lights in the dashboard indicating,

• Headlights are on
• Low fuel indicator
• Door/Hood open indication
• Traction/Stability control
• Transmission temperature
• Brake system issue indication and so on

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When any of the dashboard warning lights in your car illuminate and you are breaking out your head to identify the reason, then visit our authorized Car service center in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, our experienced technicians will perform the diagnostic test and will give you clear insights about it.