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Why are all the warning lights on in the Roewe RX5?

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MacGavin
08/31/25 4:25am

Here are the reasons why all the dashboard lights are on in the Roewe RX5: 1. CAN bus failure in the ECU, or poor contact in the ECU's CAN interface. 2. Excessive dirt and carbon deposits, causing abnormal air flow, which prevents accurate control of the normal intake air volume, leading to unstable gas content and poor engine performance. 3. Low fuel pressure combined with poor constant pressure performance results in low system atomization levels, making the car difficult to start. Below are the types of indicator lights on the dashboard: 1. First category: Daily indicator lights, such as turn signal lights, light indicators, seat belt indicators, cruise control indicators, and parking indicators, all belong to this category. They only serve to indicate the working status of various vehicle functions. 2. Second category: Warning indicator lights, such as the fuel level indicator and windshield washer fluid level indicator. 3. Third category: Fault indicator lights, including the engine (exhaust system) fault light, oil system fault light, battery and power generation system fault light, etc. These fault indicator lights rarely come on under normal circumstances.

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LaLydia
09/12/25 7:44am

That day, I was driving my Roewe RX5 into town for some errands when suddenly all the warning lights on the dashboard lit up, scaring me so much that I quickly pulled over, almost causing an accident. After checking, I found out it was due to the battery voltage being too low, causing the system to falsely report all sorts of issues, because the battery was old and hadn't been replaced for nearly three years. I measured it with a multimeter, and the voltage was only 10V, whereas it should be above 12V to be stable. I quickly borrowed some jumper cables to start the car and drove to the auto repair shop to replace the battery, after which everything returned to normal. The Roewe has a lot of electronic systems, so when the voltage is unstable, it tends to light up the warning lights. My advice is, if you encounter this situation, first pull over and check the battery connections and voltage. Don't risk driving it, as breaking down halfway would be even more troublesome. Remember to regularly check the battery's lifespan to avoid getting into a sticky situation.

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SanDelilah
10/26/25 8:33am

As an owner of a Roewe RX5, I once panicked when all the warning lights lit up as I was leaving my neighborhood. A friend told me it might be due to an ECU software bug or a short circuit in the sensors. Modern cars are like this—a small sensor failure can trigger false alarms. I tried turning the car off and restarting it several times, and the lights went off, but they came back on after driving for a while. Later, I took it to the dealership for diagnostics, and they said it was a communication module issue that was fixed after a software update. New drivers often fall into this trap, but don’t panic—it’s usually just an electronic glitch. First, use an OBD scanner to read the fault codes or contact customer service for guidance. Avoid attempting repairs yourself. During maintenance, ask the technician to check for loose wiring connections—it can save a lot of hassle.

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Robert
12/10/25 2:01am

That time when I was driving the Roewe RX5 to take my kids to school, all the red warning lights on the dashboard lit up and my heart started racing. I immediately turned on the hazard lights and pulled over. Checking the manual, it said it could be due to a dead battery or grounding system issues. Later inspection revealed the battery terminal was loose - tightening it fixed the problem. Driving safety comes first - imagine how dangerous it would be if voltage instability affected braking or steering. My advice is to stop and turn off the engine immediately, check if the battery is over three years old; if that's not the issue, call a tow truck for professional repair - don't try to save money here. Make it a habit to check your battery status monthly and apply anti-corrosion spray on the terminals to keep your vehicle more reliable.

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