What does the faucet symbol on a car mean?

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07/30/25 1:51am
The faucet symbol on a car is the engine malfunction indicator light. More information about the engine malfunction indicator light is as follows: 1. The engine malfunction indicator light is used to display the working condition of the vehicle's engine. When the ignition switch is turned on, the light will illuminate and then automatically turn off after the vehicle completes the self-check. If it remains lit, it indicates that the vehicle's engine has a mechanical fault and requires repair. 2. There are many reasons that can cause the engine malfunction indicator light to illuminate, such as a purge solenoid valve failure, mass air flow sensor failure, ignition coil failure, thermostat failure, three-way catalytic converter failure, oxygen sensor failure, excessive carbon buildup in the electronic throttle body, etc.
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