What are the reasons for the Vespa engine warning light to come on?

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The main reasons for the engine warning light to come on include sensor issues, car maintenance problems, fuel quality issues, poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture, engine intake problems, turbocharging issues, exhaust problems, and anti-theft system malfunctions. Additionally, when starting the car, the vehicle performs a self-check on the engine system. Normally, the engine warning light should turn off after the self-check is completed. If it remains on for an extended period, you should promptly visit a repair station to seek professional assistance and eliminate potential safety hazards. Detailed explanations for each type of fault are as follows: Sensor issues: Sensors include coolant temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake temperature, oxygen sensors, etc. When these sensors are damaged, have poor contact, or experience signal interruptions, the car's ECU cannot accurately obtain engine data, which will trigger the engine warning light. If such issues occur, you should promptly visit a repair center for professional inspection to eliminate safety hazards. Maintenance issues: Poor engine maintenance is the most common cause of the engine warning light coming on. Vehicles have specific maintenance cycles. If maintenance is not performed on schedule, coupled with poor driving habits, the engine's operational burden will increase, eventually causing the engine warning light to come on as a reminder of a fault. Fuel quality issues: This refers to both fuel and engine oil. The fuel used in cars usually has a specific grade, and engine oil can be semi-synthetic or fully synthetic. Manufacturers typically recommend which fuel grade and type of engine oil to use. If the owner does not follow these recommendations, long-term use can lead to engine wear, triggering the warning light. Always use the recommended fuel grade and suitable engine oil for your vehicle. Poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture: Faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel pumps, or clogged fuel lines can all cause poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture. This leads to engine carbon buildup or knocking, which is detected by the oxygen sensor and reported to the ECU, triggering the warning light as a warning. Intake issues: The engine requires air intake during combustion, and the air filter plays a crucial role in this process. If the air filter is dirty or not cleaned regularly, it can affect the engine's air intake, potentially leading to blockages and, in severe cases, triggering the engine warning light. Turbocharging issues: Problems with the intake turbocharging pipeline or turbocharger can also cause the engine warning light to come on. The most common issue is turbocharger damage, which may also lead to oil leaks, excessive oil consumption, reduced power, metallic noises, or blue/black smoke from the exhaust. Exhaust issues: Faults in the rear oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, exhaust camshaft, or bearings can trigger the engine warning light. The most common issue is a faulty catalytic converter, which can be caused by using leaded gasoline, lead- or silicon-based oil additives, physical damage to the catalytic converter, or fuel system malfunctions. Anti-theft system: If the car's electronic anti-theft system malfunctions or the anti-theft controller does not match the engine's electronic controller, the anti-theft system can prevent the engine from operating normally and trigger the warning light.