Dashboard Lights and Gauges
The vehicle’s dashboard serves as its control panel, providing the driver with gauges indicating speed, distance, temperature and the amount of gasoline left in the tank. It also houses light indicators such as a seat belt warning light and an engine malfunction light.
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You go through the trunk and on either side is the light housing unit that you remove 4 nuts from, pull out and there will be the...
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The light come on when the system detects a problem and sets a trouble code. You should have it diagnosed by a trained...
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IT VARIES BUT AT LEAST 25PSI IDLE 50PSI AND UP HIGHWAY AnswerAround 50psi. Answerrealy it depends on the car what type of...
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Sounds like the alternater is on it's way. I will add something to this. I messed with a couple of alternator replacements but ...
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get an oil change and see if you get the same result any time you flush an engine the posibility of getting gunk on the oil pump...
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This entirely depends on the vehicle and the type of tach your referring to such as a add on tach or an OEM in dash tach. To...
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well.ity means that u can s go an dta ke a bath allrighty because im having a goood ni ght out aqnded i dont want u to spoil it ha
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oil pressure is created by the oil pump, which is driven mechanically as the engine turns, and the faster it revs the harder it...
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It shouldn't go on and still start as I understand it. The fuel pump inertia switch it designed to shut the fuel pump off in...
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That the engine is running in MDS mode.
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AnswerIt could be many things. Grounds, power lines, computer (in newer cars), battery, alternator. Repost with some specifics....
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ck transmission gear selector on transmission. follow cable from shifter to (usually) top of trans. it is electronic
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means something is not working coeerctly, but without knowning what the light is for or what vehicle, that's all i can tell you
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Your first place to look is to make sure all you do not have any blown fuses. Other than that it would depend on the component...
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Cars are getting too smart for their own good! The sensor is in the latch on many Fords. But before replacing it try this: Spray...
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Check that your emergency (park) brake isn't on. Even one notch will activate the dash light. You may have to pull up on the...
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theres something wrong on ur headlamps or bulbs (wrong setup, burned bulb, or something of that nature)
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I owned a 2004 Cavalier. To change the oil filter I had to remove the passenger side front tire to be able to access it. It is...
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it could have to do with the preasure systems. or your gears may be grinding. go to your machanic and check it out :p
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AnswerIf you see any white, ashy deposit around one or both battery posts then battery terminal...
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The problem is inside the speedo and has to go to a speedo shop to be repaired.
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The warning light could be for anything engine, alternator,abs, ect it would be best to go to your local garage for an OBD check...
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The cable may need a lubing with graphite or something, if it seizes and snaps you might get this. Should be a quick fix. ...
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Got this hint on another board and its answers all your questions! Goto www.hmaservice.com (Hyundai webtech 2000) Set the Model...
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Dirty filter, or bad pressure switch. It can also be a oil pump going bad. I would suggest you first switch to an AC/Delco oil...
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Which model? There is a standard design language for warning lights. The only ones which shouldn't be immediately obvious are...
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ILLEGALLY Answer It can be done if you possess specials electrical/computer equipment. There are web-sites offering this...
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Answerunder stering wheel there is an ash tray holder. remove it and the fuse box is right behind it. Also, there is a fuse box...
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It could very well be an alternator/battery/charging system issue, bit it could be other things as well. Start by checking the...
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The Owner's Manual has helpful diagrams that help determine which bulb(s) to target; note that there are several types of...
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AnswerThis is a highly specialized question. Due to the enormous variety of anti-theft systems, there is no one answer. Check...
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AnswerWhen this happened on my '99 Cavalier Z24 convertible, the DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) Relay had failed. Locate the...
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AnswerHey Freda==The oil pump is turned by the engine so when the rpm 's drop the pump isn't turning as fast and the preasure...
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It sounds like it could be faulty wiring or loose wiring. In the cold, metal, thus wires, contract. I have dealt with this in my...
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A fusable link near the starter or a recent tampering with a ground wire under the hood or dash check all ground...
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AnswerDepends on what kind of car you have. Sounds like maybe the fuel is low. Or, if there is ample fuel in it, you may have a...
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Tachometers are instruments which are used to determing the speed at which something is turning [usually measured/indicated in...
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All dashboard warning lights and symbols are illustrated and explained in the Owners Manual. See "Related Questions" below for...
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On a 1999 Honda Accord you can pop the clock assy out and replace the samll bulb. It's Sunday so the dealers are not open and I'm...
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Try replacing the sending unit in the gas tank. if the sending unit is bad it could cause your car to think that it is low or...
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Most likely, there is a small hole in the plastic float in your gas tank's sending unit. As the float fills with fuel,it sinks to...
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CHECK THE FUSE PANEL DASH & TAIL LIGHTS WORK FROM SAME FUSE
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I'm not sure what type of vehicle we're talking about here, so this could be multiple issues depending upon the circuitry &...
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pull one out and put the new one in
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AnswerIt sepends on the model of vehicle you are working on.1996 Ford Contour dash lights can be replaced using a Phillips...
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In the past this use to mean that the brake master cylinder was low on fluid. Or the sensor inside the master cylinder...
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I have recently done this. You have to remove all of the facing from the dashboard that goes from the left of the vehicle over by...
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Is it possibly a short in the wiring? I think I'd start there.
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AnswerFirst disconnect your speedometer cable on the back top side of the transmission. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE LEAD TERMINAL TO...
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you must remove the molding around the instrument cluster then the clear plastic cover over the gauges, then you must remove the...
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Bulbs are covered by the factory for Chrysler for 12 months or 12000 miles. If this 2004 does not qualify then to change the...
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The most likely reason your dashboard isn't lit is your taillights aren't working. The government requires auto makers to build...
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It depends what lights you are talking about, most dash lights are just bulbs. However in the cluster for digital lights and the...
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I had a the same problem on my 2000 Dodge 1500 Pickup. ABS light & Brake light was on all the time and ABS pump/motor would not...
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The head unit pulls out with out unscrewing anything. You need two wire hooks to pull the head unit from the housing towards...
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First try the vehicle speed sensor, it's mounted at the transmission's tail end. Very easy to remove. If you replace it your...
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This can get to be a real hair puller, but maybe not. Disconnect the wire going to your tank, usually on the top and hard to get...
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AnswerIt sounds like your VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is faulty. The VSS controls your speedometer and odometer, and also effects...
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AnswerI don't know what type of car you're talking about ---but -- I had the same problem on my 2001 Buick Century ---it says how...
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four screws hold the clear cover on take them out then five screws hold the gauges in take them out pull the gauges out the the...
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if you can get to the wires without droping the tank. you may have a bad ground start at the gauge in the dash and see if it...
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i found an article for jbody z24's which required removing the entire dashboard to switch the light. two torx screws near the...
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The air bag light is on because there is a problem with the system and it is not in operation. Until the problem is fixed the...
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check your ignition switch.
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Are you sure it is off. sounds like the turn signal pall is broken and the turn signal is not being canceled. Answer I...
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AnswerECT light comes on when you switch to traction drive on 4WD vehicles. I think traction drive is when the computer senses...
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check your fuses, your owners manual will tell you the location of the fuse.
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AnswerCall your dealer or Junck Yard and ask them if your cluster is interchange with another year. For example Jeep Cherokee is...
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In handbook. If you can describe the light and post it on here i might be able to shine some light on it for you. Hope this helps
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you can have a complete walkthrough how to with photos on http://www.vvoc.com
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There is a problem with the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), air bags.
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The sensor in the differential may be bad. Also the wires going to the sensor may have rubbed against a brake line causing them...
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Check for a blown fuse. If fuse is not blown, simply turn you instrument lights back on. You will find a rheostat that adjusts...
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Typically in the owners manual. Late models have it right under the lid of the fuse box. hey my fuse panel fell off last...
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I'm having that problem with my 2001 Ford Ranger. I read that if you spray the latches of both driver's side and passenger's...
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you take apart the dash and get to the instrument panel. then you take the instrument panel out and on the back of the panel...
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Fuel tank gauges are rarely accurate. It is best to use your trip odometer and monitor your mileage to determine actual gas...
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The check gauges light usually means that one of the gauges is out of its normal range. It could be due to an overheat, a...
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AnswerIt depends greatly on your car. There should be a diagram on the fuse box, if none then check all fuses and replace with a...
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Read your owner's manual. Your answer can be found there. But you will find the answer is not there.
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The fuses in my car are beneath a kick panel under the drivers side of the dash. There's a little door all the way to the left...
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ABS stands for Antilock Brake System. If the light stays on, then there is a problem with the ABS system. You will have normal...
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The speed sensor on the vehicle could be shot. My vehicle is currently experiencing the same problem. If the odometer doesn't...
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AnswerTake it to a garage. It needs to be checked out. --> it it is original, then I agree, go to the garage, if not, replace...
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AnswerHi the tacho runs off the alternator & when it stops working it is normally a sign of a fault with the alternator so...
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the instrument cluster has to be removed to gain acces to the bulbs .the lower trim under the steering wheel has to be...
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AnswerIs your fuse blown? I have the same problem with my truck. Are any other lights out, or just the instrument panel lights?...
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it is in your towing wires contact dlr i think it is a recall my friends was blowing out all the time. the dlr fixed it for...
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My 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo had the same problem. I noticed that the headlight switch (lower left on dashboard) was causing the...
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check the fuse panel and the fuses
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Low tire preasure
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Change the 6 volt generator to a 12 volt alternator. Replace the starter & battery with a 12 volt. Replace every single bulb on...
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The cockpit fuse panel is on the drivers side left of the steering wheel underneath the control switch for power mirrors behind...
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AnswerLook for the wiring harness coming from the top of your fuel tank. There should be a single black wire all by itself. If...
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Typically this is a failure of the headlight switch assembly. See the question about how to replace the headlight switch in a...
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Begin by taking a closer look at the noise itself. Is it actually coming from the instrument cluster or is it just "under the...
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I PUT A POTENTIOMETER ON MINE TO INCRESE THE THROTTLE REPONSE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR: WHEN...
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Its hard to list them all but some examples are: parking brake on, overdrive off, stability control off (2006 only), airbag...
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