What does the yellow exclamation mark in Volkswagen Bora mean?
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The yellow exclamation mark in Volkswagen Bora can indicate several things, including the tire pressure monitoring indicator, general fault warning light, and automatic transmission fault warning light. When it lights up, it means there is a fault in the corresponding part of the car, and it needs to be checked and repaired promptly. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator: It has a horizontal line with small serrations at the bottom, an exclamation mark in the middle, and the entire icon is yellow. This indicator is the tire pressure monitoring light. When it lights up, it means the tire pressure of one or more tires is abnormal. You should stop the car as soon as possible to check if the tires are damaged. If they are, do not continue driving. Even if they appear normal, you should still visit an auto repair shop for inspection. General Fault Warning Light: A yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle, and the entire icon is yellow. This indicator is the general fault warning light. When it lights up, there could be many possible reasons, such as poor contact or malfunction of external lights (e.g., parking lights, taillights, turn signals, rear fog lights, license plate lights), damaged wiring harness in the trunk, traction control system warning or malfunction, parking sensor failure, etc. Among these, the most common issues are brake light or license plate light failure. Automatic Transmission Fault Warning Light: A gear-shaped icon with an exclamation mark inside, and the entire icon is yellow. This indicator is the automatic transmission fault warning light. When it lights up, it means there is a fault in the transmission, the transmission fluid is below the normal range, or the fluid needs to be replaced.
I'm the type who instinctively glances at the dashboard when getting in the car. I've encountered the yellow triangle exclamation mark twice in my Volkswagen Bora. It's like the car signaling, 'Hey, something's not quite right here.' The most common trigger is the tire pressure monitoring alarm – once, after fixing a tire, I forgot to reset the TPMS, and the yellow light came on; pressing the center console button fixed it. But it could also be a lighting system alert – last week, my taillight burned out, and this symbol appeared; replacing the bulb solved it. If the EPC letters appear alongside it, you should immediately check the brake system. My advice: first check what fault the small screen indicates, and address it before driving for peace of mind.
