Is it safe to drive with engine fault light on?

Can you drive a car with the engine light on? It’s okay to drive for a few miles, but be sure to schedule an inspection of the engine as soon as possible. If the check engine light comes on while you’re driving, don’t panic!

What does engine emission warning mean?

If your light is on, it typically means the car’s emissions control system is faulty, and the vehicle is polluting the air beyond allowable federal standards. A vehicle in this condition would fail an emissions inspection or smog check. Don’t confuse the check engine light with the maintenance or service light.

When does the check engine warning light come on?

This warning light, often called the ‘check engine’ warning light comes on when a fault has been detected which impacts safe emissions. If the warning light flashes, it may indicate that the engine is misfiring. If this happens, reduce the engine speed until the light stops flashing.

What does the check engine warning light on a Renault Scenic mean?

For environmental reasons, the Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic has an exhaust gas monitoring system. This warning light, often called the ‘check engine’ warning light comes on when a fault has been detected which impacts safe emissions. If the warning light flashes, it may indicate that the engine is misfiring.

What to do when your check engine light is blinking?

Check engine light is on but flashing/blinking: This indicates a more serious issue. The safest option is to safely pull over then shut off the engine. Next, you’ll need to tow your car to an auto repair shop for diagnosis and repair. A reminder: Don’t confuse the check engine light with the service light.

Why does the Spanner fault warning light come on?

The usual fault is due to one of the sensors located at each wheel. If the ABS warning light comes on along with the spanner fault warning light and the message ‘Check ABS’, ‘Check braking system’ and ‘Check ESC’, this indicates that the ABS, the ESC and the emergency brake assist are disabled. Have vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

What does the check engine warning light mean?

The check engine light will usually come up in an orange, yellow or amber colour depending on the manufacturer, and a flashing light usually means there is a more serious issue. A flash when starting the car isn’t an issue, it’s just a check by the ECU to make sure the system is working. Can I just ignore a check engine warning light?

Why does my engine management light keep flashing?

Unlike the coolant temperature light, for example, which alerts you if the car is overheating, the Engine Management Light (EML) can illuminate for a number of reasons. A flashing or continuous warning light can show If the ECU calculates that the engine isn’t quite running right.

Do you need an engine warning light to pass Mot?

The answer to this is ‘no’ – the light itself isn’t but the issue that causes could prevent your car passing its MoT depending on what it is. Unlike many of a dashboard’s other warning lights, an engine warning light doesn’t alert you to a specific fault.