What Causes the Exhaust Brake Indicator Light to Illuminate?
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Here are the reasons why the exhaust brake light may illuminate: 1. The ECU fails to restore exhaust emissions to normal levels, causing the exhaust brake indicator light to turn on. This occurs when exhaust emissions exceed national legal standards, and the vehicle's ECU cannot bring them back within the normal range. 2. The ECU identifies a temporary fault, causing the exhaust brake indicator light to flicker on and off. This intermittent illumination happens because the ECU determines the fault is temporary and only occurs under specific conditions. 3. Low temperature during startup leads to insufficient gasoline atomization, triggering the exhaust brake indicator light. During cold starts in the morning, difficulty starting or unstable engine operation may occur. When starting under low temperatures, the exhaust brake indicator light may briefly illuminate and then turn off.