We can’t stress the importance of bringing your vehicle in for check engine light diagnostics if one of the many dashboard icons lights up. Learn about the common icons and what they mean. Not all of the icon symbols are obvious.
This icon appears as an exclamation mark enclosed inside a circle and surrounded by two parentheses. This indicates that the handbrake is left on. In most modern vehicles, an audible beep will also alert you that the brake is on. If you see this icon even if the handbrake is off, then this could be a sign of low fluid levels in the brake master cylinder.
This appears as an exclamation mark inside a horseshoe-like symbol. This means that one or more tires is low on pressure. You should definitely bring your car to the shop if the icon remains even after checking and filling air to all four tires. There may be an air leak.
A symbol with a cluster of small circles and two arrows moving through the cluster in opposite directions is a sign of reduced airflow to the engine. This is most likely due to a worn air filter.
This icon is in the shape of a thermostat enclosed inside a cogwheel. This is a warning that the engine temperature has reached dangerously high limits. This may point to a failure with the radiator or low coolant levels.
Never ignore a check engine icon lighting up and hope that whatever problem arises will just go away. You need to make an appointment at Sea Tac Tire and Auto Tech for a vehicle evaluation near Graham. Our promotions include $20.00 off on check engine light diagnostics.
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