Can You Still Drive When the Engine Fault Light Comes On in the Car?

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Can You Still Drive When the Engine Fault Light Comes On in the Car? It can be divided into two situations: 1. The fault light is on, but there are no abnormalities in driving. This may be due to a sensor malfunction or a false fault. You can continue driving temporarily, but for safety reasons, drive at low to medium speed and immediately head to the nearest repair shop for inspection. 2. The engine fault light is on, and the vehicle can still be driven, but symptoms such as severe shaking or lack of acceleration occur. Continuing to drive may worsen the fault, so it is not recommended to keep driving. There are two scenarios when the yellow engine light on the car dashboard comes on: 1. When the car's power is turned on, the vehicle performs a self-check. At this time, not only the yellow engine light but also other fault lights will come on together and then turn off together. This is a normal phenomenon. 2. After the car is started, the yellow engine fault light remains on. This is the ECU reminding the owner that there is a fault in the engine, which is an abnormal phenomenon.