Marc Favreau

The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph's, ME: MS, RPI, NY

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Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Dashboard Indicator

Auto lock malfunction indicator

Auto Door Lock This is an Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Indicator symbol. Many vehicles have a security feature that can be configured to automatically lock the doors and luggage compartment as soon as the vehicle is driven and reaches a chosen speed. The symbol indicates that this system has failed. Before continuing, are you sure …

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Engine Stop Dashboard Indicators

Stop engine indicator

Engine Stop These are Engine Stop Indicator symbols. They indicate a serious engine issue that requires the engine be shut down. This could be an overheat problem, a lack of oil pressure, a loss of electrical power, or any number of serious emission control issues. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If …

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Vauxhall Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Vauxhall. Click the link to the right of …

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Overload Indicator

Overload indicator

Overload This is an Overload Indicator symbol. It will be seen if the load weight of the vehicle has been exceeded. It appears as a weight, or what may seem like a bell, with an exclamation point inside in yellow/amber. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. …

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Rear Door Lock Isolation Switch Indicator

Rear door lock isolator

Isolation Switch This is a Rear Door Lock Isolation Switch Indicator symbol.  When activated, it locks the rear doors of a van or panel truck to prevent them from being opened from the inside. If the switch is activated in error, it can be found on the door panel with the other lock and window …

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Electric Side Step or Automatic Running Board Indicators

Electric side step indicator

Electric Side Step These are Electric Side Step or Automatic Running Board Indicator symbols. It is seen when the electric side step is activated by opening the side door or operating the sliding side door. If the first image remains lit, it indicates a fault that will require service. Be sure to check that the …

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Child Seat Installed Indicator

Child seat occupied indicator

Child Seat Installed This is a Seat Occupancy Recognition or Child Seat Installed Indicator symbol. More specifically, it indicates that a transponder-equipped Child Safety Seat is present in front seat of a vehicle. The front airbags are deactivated in this circumstance. A fault in the system is indicated if the symbol is flashing. Before continuing, …

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