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Can You Continue Driving When the Generator Warning Light Is On?

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DeAdriana
07/25/25 1:51am

Not all instances of the engine warning light being illuminated mean you cannot drive. If the engine warning light is on but there are no abnormal noises in the engine compartment, no other unusual alerts on the dashboard, the vehicle's power is unaffected, and the transmission shifts gears normally, you can continue driving to a 4S shop for further diagnosis. Reasons for the engine warning light being illuminated include: 1. Poor gasoline quality leading to incomplete combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinders, resulting in carbon buildup; 2. Excessive engine mileage causing weakened spark plug performance; 3. Mechanical aging of the vehicle; 4. Damage, poor contact, or signal interruption of sensors such as coolant temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake temperature, or oxygen sensors.

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