What causes the engine warning light to illuminate in a Haval M6?

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There are primarily 7 reasons why the engine warning light illuminates in a Haval M6: Sensor malfunction: This refers to sensors including coolant temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake air temperature, and oxygen sensors. When these sensors are damaged, have poor connections, or experience signal interruptions, the vehicle's ECU cannot accurately obtain engine data, triggering the engine warning light. Fuel quality issues: Failure to use the fuel and engine oil as specified by the manufacturer may cause engine wear, leading to the warning light activation. Poor fuel mixture combustion: Incomplete combustion can cause engine carbon buildup or knocking. When detected by the oxygen sensor and reported to the ECU, the warning light will illuminate as an alert. Issues such as faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel pump failures, or clogged fuel lines can all lead to poor fuel mixture combustion. Turbocharging problems: Issues with the intake boost pipes or turbocharger can also trigger the engine warning light. The most common issue is turbocharger damage, often accompanied by symptoms like oil leaks, excessive oil consumption, reduced power, metallic noises, or blue/black smoke from the exhaust. Intake problems: If the vehicle's air intake is compromised, it may lead to engine pipe blockages, potentially causing the warning light to illuminate. A dirty or uncleaned air filter can obstruct proper air intake. Exhaust problems: Exhaust system faults can also activate the engine warning light. Common causes include faulty rear oxygen sensors, catalytic converter issues, or problems with the exhaust camshaft and bearings. The catalytic converter is particularly susceptible to damage from leaded gasoline, certain lubricant additives, physical impacts, or fuel system malfunctions. Anti-theft system malfunction: If the vehicle's electronic anti-theft system fails or if there's a mismatch between the anti-theft controller and the engine ECU, the system may prevent normal engine operation and trigger the warning light. When the engine warning light illuminates, follow these steps: First, check if the engine is running normally. Look for symptoms like shaking or black smoke emission. If present, avoid restarting the engine. Note: Never restart if the light is red. If the engine can start, turn it off and wait 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 vehicle will initiate a self-check upon power-up. After 5-10 seconds, observe if the warning light turns off. If the light remains on, promptly visit a service center for diagnosis. Technicians can use portable diagnostic tools to read fault codes, identify the issue, and perform targeted repairs.