What are the reasons for the engine warning light in Lavida?

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DiNatalie
07/29/25 3:46pm
There are mainly 7 reasons for the 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 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 mixture combustion: Poor mixture 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, or fuel line blockage can all cause poor 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 leakage, high oil consumption, reduced power, metal noises, or blue/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, trigger the engine warning light. 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 common causes of exhaust problems, with the three-way catalytic converter being the most frequent. Using leaded gasoline, lead or silicon-based lubricant additives, physical damage to the catalytic converter, or fuel system failures can easily cause three-way catalytic converter issues. Anti-theft system malfunction: 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 and whether there are issues like shaking or black smoke. If so, avoid restarting the engine. Note: Do not restart the engine if the red warning light is on. If the engine can start, turn it off for 5-10 minutes. Without pressing the brake, press the start button once or turn the key halfway to the 'on' position without depressing the clutch. The car will enter self-inspection mode after powering on. Wait for 5-10 seconds to see if the warning light turns off. If the warning light remains on, visit a service station as soon as possible. The service station can use a portable diagnostic tool to read the fault code, identify the issue, and perform targeted repairs.
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