What are the reasons for the engine warning light in a Volvo S90?
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There are mainly 7 reasons for the engine warning light in a Volvo S90: Sensor failure: The sensors mentioned here include coolant temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake temperature, oxygen sensors, etc. When these sensors are damaged, have poor contact, or signal interruption, the car's ECU cannot accurately obtain engine data, which will trigger the engine warning light. Fuel quality issues: If fuel and engine oil are not added according to the manufacturer's requirements, it may cause engine wear and trigger the warning light. Poor combustion of air-fuel mixture: Poor combustion can lead to engine carbon deposits or knocking. When detected by the oxygen sensor and reported to the ECU, the warning light will illuminate as a warning. Spark plug failure, ignition coil failure, fuel pump failure, and fuel line blockage can all cause poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture. Turbocharging issues: Intake turbocharging pipes and turbochargers can also cause the engine warning light to illuminate. The most common issue is turbocharger damage, accompanied by symptoms such as oil leaks, high oil consumption, reduced power, metal noises, and blue or black smoke from the exhaust pipe. Intake issues: If there are problems with the car's intake, it may lead to engine pipe blockage, and in severe cases, trigger the engine warning light. A dirty air filter that is not cleaned regularly can cause intake problems. Exhaust issues: Exhaust faults can also trigger the engine warning light. The rear oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, exhaust camshaft, and bearing failures are all causes of exhaust problems, with the catalytic converter being the most common. Using leaded gasoline, lead or silicon-based lubricant additives, physical damage to the catalytic converter, or engine fuel system failures can easily cause catalytic converter issues. Anti-theft system failure: If the car's electronic anti-theft system malfunctions or the anti-theft controller does not match the engine electronic controller, the anti-theft system can prevent the engine from operating normally and trigger the engine warning light. If the engine warning light is on, follow these steps: First, check if the engine is running normally, whether there is shaking, black smoke, etc. If so, try not to restart the engine. Note: Do not restart the engine if the red warning light is on. If the engine can be started, turn it off for 5-10 minutes, then without pressing the brake, press the start button once or turn the key halfway to the "on" position without pressing the clutch. The car will perform a self-check after powering on. Wait 5-10 seconds to see if the warning light on the dashboard turns off. If the warning light does not turn off, visit a service station as soon as possible to diagnose the issue. The service station can use a portable diagnostic tool to read the fault code, obtain fault information, and perform targeted repairs.