Warning Indicator
One of the biggest mistake you can make
Over the years I have seen it time and time again. A customer vehicle gets tow to the shop with a
warning indicator light on. After speaking to the person, they state
the light has been on for months. Sorry to say , now it is way past minor repairs.
For example a check engine soon light comes on. Now just because it states SOON, doesn’t mean 3 to 4
months later. These indicators are there to inform you of a problem that has occurred.
One of the biggest mistake you can make
Over the years I have seen it time and time again. A customer vehicle gets tow to the shop with a
warning indicator light on. After speaking to the person, they state
the light has been on for months. Sorry to say , now it is way past minor repairs.
For example a check engine soon light comes on. Now just because it states SOON, doesn’t mean 3 to 4
months later. These indicators are there to inform you of a problem that has occurred.
There are different indicator lamps for different systems of the vehicle. These lamps can be a red or
amber color. The lamps shape or color may differ from vehicle to vehicle but they serve
a very similar purpose. The best way to identify the location and color of these
lamps would be to refer to your owners manual. If no manual present, you can turn the
key to the on position ( DO NOT START VEHICLE ). With the key on some light will remain on for a few
seconds and other will remain on until the vehicle is started. Take this time to be aware of
their location.
Now that you can identify what and where the lamps are you can notice the problem when it happen.
You can prevent the need for a tow truck and drive into the repair shop.