What are the reasons for the engine warning light in Geely GS?

[DiCamilla]

There are mainly 7 reasons for the Emgrand GS engine warning light to illuminate: Sensor malfunction: 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 cause the engine warning light to illuminate. Fuel quality issues: If fuel and engine oil are not added as required by the manufacturer, it may cause engine wear and lead to the warning light illuminating. Poor mixture combustion: Poor mixture combustion can cause 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 engine mixture combustion. Turbocharging issues: The intake turbocharging pipeline and turbocharger 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 is a problem with the car's intake, it may cause engine pipeline blockage, and in severe cases, the engine warning light will illuminate. A dirty air filter that is not cleaned regularly can lead to intake problems. Exhaust issues: Exhaust faults can also cause the engine warning light to illuminate. The rear oxygen sensor, three-way catalytic converter, exhaust camshaft, and bearing failures are all causes of exhaust problems, with the three-way catalytic converter being the most common. Using leaded gasoline, lead or silicon-containing lubricant additives, physical damage to the catalytic converter, or engine fuel system failures can easily cause three-way catalytic converter malfunctions. Anti-theft system malfunction: If the car's electronic anti-theft system malfunctions, or if the anti-theft controller does not match the engine electronic controller, the anti-theft system can also prevent the engine from operating normally, and the engine warning light will illuminate. If the engine warning light is on, you can follow these steps to handle it: First, check if the engine is running normally and if there are issues such as shaking or black smoke. If so, try not to start the engine again. Especially note that you must not start the engine if the red 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 for 5-10 seconds and observe if the warning light on the dashboard goes off. If the warning light does not go off, please visit a service station as soon as possible to identify the cause. The service station can use a portable diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, obtain fault information, and perform targeted repairs.

[LeCollin]

I've encountered the issue of the engine warning light coming on in my Geely GS several times, mostly due to faulty sensors like the oxygen sensor or mass air flow sensor, causing abnormal engine operation and triggering the ECU to illuminate the warning light. Last time my car's light came on, it was due to excessive carbon buildup on the oxygen sensor; replacing it resolved the issue. Sometimes the ignition system can also be unreliable, such as aged spark plugs or loose ignition coils, leading to misfires and incomplete combustion. Using low-quality gasoline or a clogged air filter can also trigger the light. I recommend not delaying—promptly read the fault codes and have a professional shop inspect it. Prolonged neglect can lead to sharply increased fuel consumption, accelerated engine wear, higher repair costs, and compromised driving safety.