Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle.
Malfunction indicator lamp chevrolet spark.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the obd ii system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required.
A computer system called obd ii on board diagnostics second generation monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels.
To find out what s wrong with the car you would need an obd2 scantool.
It was extremely cold last night well below freezing but the car drove fine most of the day.
How do i fix it.
The malfunction indicator lamp should come on when you crank the car and should go out within a few seconds after conducting a self test.
Chevrolet spark lt the malfunction indicator light is on since this morning.
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent.
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They are roughly ordered by importance which tends to be by color red amber yellow orange green blue gray.
Chevrolet spark owners manual instruments and controls warning lights gauges and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
If it stays on or comes on while driving it means there s a code in the computer that needs to be checked.
Driving with the malfunction indicator lamp on can damage the emissions control system and can also affect the fuel economy and drivability of your car.
A little concerned tonight as the malfunction indicator lamp is on the engine is running a little rough.
Thanks thanks posted by thomsonfrank on may 21 2011.
Lacetti chevrolet malfunction indicator light is on.
The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by chevrolet.
The yellow malfunction light came on two weeks ago and two days ago both times shortly after filling up with petrol to.
I advise you to consult your local chevrolet service center to sort out this issue.
The light monitors the emission control system.
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