What Causes the Yellow Engine Light on the Car Dashboard?

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ValentinaLee
07/30/25 12:43am
Reasons for the yellow engine light on the car dashboard: 1. When the car's power is turned on, the vehicle performs a self-check. During this time, not only the yellow engine light but also other warning lights may illuminate, and they will all turn off shortly after. This is a normal phenomenon. 2. If the yellow engine light remains on after the car is started, it indicates that the ECU is alerting the driver to an existing engine fault. This is an abnormal situation that requires inspection and repair. The car engine is the device that provides power to the vehicle, determining its performance in terms of power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental friendliness. Depending on the power source, car engines can be categorized into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric motors for electric vehicles, and hybrid engines.
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