What to Do When the Car Exhaust Warning Light Comes On?

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Stacy
07/25/25 8:35am
Solutions for when the car exhaust warning light comes on: Start and turn off the vehicle three times in a row, or disconnect the negative terminal of the engine battery, wait for 30 seconds, and then reconnect it. After completing these steps, check if the engine warning light on the dashboard is still on. If the warning light stays on and the vehicle cannot start after turning off, call for a tow truck. If the vehicle can still be driven but exhibits severe shaking, lack of acceleration power, or other symptoms, it is recommended to stop driving. The exhaust emission control system indicator light will illuminate when the ignition is turned on and must turn off after the engine is started. If the light does not turn off after starting the engine or comes on or flashes while driving, it indicates potential unstable operation in the emission control system or excessive exhaust emissions.
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