Why Are All the Warning Lights on My Car Illuminated?
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There are 4 main reasons why all the warning lights on your car may be illuminated: 1. ECU CAN bus failure or poor contact at the ECU CAN interface. The ECU needs to be replaced. 2. Excessive dirt and carbon buildup in the vehicle. This can cause abnormal air circulation, preventing accurate control of normal air intake, leading to unstable gas content and poor engine performance. Carbon deposits need to be cleaned, and related components should be inspected and replaced. 3. Low fuel pressure. This results in poor system atomization, making the car difficult to start. Fuel pressure needs to be increased before starting the vehicle. 4. Vehicle self-check during startup, which is normal. Simply starting the vehicle will resolve this.
I've been driving for over a decade and encountered several instances where all dashboard warning lights illuminated simultaneously. This usually indicates a serious electronic system alert, potentially caused by alternator failure leading to insufficient battery charge, or sudden malfunction of the central control module. When this occurs, the engine typically enters protection mode, making the vehicle feel particularly sluggish. I remember one rainy night when all warning lights suddenly lit up while I was on the road. I immediately pulled over, turned off the engine to inspect. After restarting five minutes later, everything returned to normal. The repair shop later found it was caused by moisture-induced poor contact at a loose sensor connector. My advice: never force the vehicle to keep running when this happens - pull over immediately, try restarting, and call for towing if unsuccessful. Regular maintenance should include checking sealing conditions of wiring connectors to prevent such sudden failures.
