Why did the warning light suddenly come on?

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Gabriela
07/24/25 1:30am
The reasons why the warning light suddenly comes on are: 1. When the water temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake temperature, or oxygen sensor is damaged, has poor contact, or signal interruption; 2. Irregular maintenance and poor driving habits can increase the burden on engine operation; 3. Failure to add the required grade of gasoline can cause engine wear; 4. Poor combustion of the air-fuel mixture; 5. Impact during driving, tampering with a certain engine connector, or temporary signal interruption in the ECU. Warning lights include: 1. Engine fault warning light; 2. Low oil pressure warning light; 3. Water temperature warning light; 4. Brake system fault light; 5. ABS system fault light; 6. Seat belt indicator light; 7. Airbag fault light; 8. Power steering warning light; 9. Tire pressure warning light.
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LaLily
08/10/25 9:06pm
The sudden illumination of the warning light could be due to some common issues, which I've experienced multiple times. For example, low oil pressure, a malfunctioning emission system, or faulty sensors can easily trigger warnings. Instances like a dirty oxygen sensor causing false alarms, or small components like worn spark plugs making the engine run unevenly. Checking requires a step-by-step approach: first, see if there are other indicators on the dashboard, such as temperature or oil level warnings; if not, try restarting the car. If the light remains on, don't take it lightly—head to a repair shop immediately to scan for codes with an OBD scanner, preventing minor issues from turning into major repairs. Regular maintenance, like changing the oil and air filters, can help reduce such troubles.
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