Warning Lights – Guidance and being aware of what some of them are is helpful! We often seem to worry unnecessarily as we think we have to react really quickly! No need to panic though! We contemplate what we are going to do about it and then reach for the car manual! Then time to contact Crescent Motoring Services if we can’t work it out. It might be something we can’t do ourselves so we need to reach for the experts!
Please don’t ignore the warning light though. They are there for a reason. we’d hate any detrimental effects this could have by you not asking for help.
Typically, a red light means immediate action should be taken. Orange or yellow is usually to let you know that a more minor issue needs attention. In some vehicles, warning lights may also flash to indicate urgency.
The warning lights that can pop up often depends on the type of vehicle you have, and the type of oil your vehicle takes. Most of these lights do not require you to go into a state of panic and are simply an alert that there is part of the car that would require certain attention. Besides, these signs should never be ignored for periods and should be looked into by a Crescent Motors can mechanic to ensure that your car is safe to drive.
Here are some of the most common lights that pop up, all should be attended to so please feel free to call us so we can fix this issue for you.
Oil Warning Light
Could this warning light be a clogged filter? Faulty oil pressure gauge or oil pump? Engine overheating? Low levels of oil? It’s always safe to check with us and let us have a look at it. It is a red light after all and oil is detrimental to the smooth and efficient running of any vehicle.
Engine Management Warning Light
This warning light can pop up for most cars, old or new. Your car is warning you of engine management issues which could be due to several reasons either electrical or mechanical. Ignoring this could have serious issues further down the line, creating a costly bill for you in the end. So it is best to bring your car to see one of the Crescent Motoring Services Team where we can diagnose and fix the problem for you.
Air Bag Warning Light
Although an airbag warning light won’t affect how the car drives, it will have a serious effect on both you and your passenger’s safety should it need to be used. An airbag warning light can indicate that there is a malfunction within the system. This means that it may not deploy when needed if you were to crash or it could even deploy while you are driving.
Brake Lights
Not one to be ignored. Why? Because the brake light indicates a fault within the braking system which could lead to causing an accident and putting your own safety at risk, as well as the safety of other road users. It is important to book in your vehicle as soon as this light shows to avoid any danger.
Diesel Owners – Ad-Blue Refill
An important light for diesel car owners. If your Ad-Blue runs out your engine will not start, so this is not one to ignore and is a simple fix. Our top tip for topping up Ad-Blue is to make sure that the engine is still running so that you don’t overfill it. If the Ad-Blue has been topped up too much, the car will not be able to register that it has been fixed.
If you have a light show on your dashboard, please don’t delay or hesitate to get in touch, we will be more than happy to help no matter what the job.
Call us on 01283 509000 or email info@crescentmotoringservices.com.