Fault Warning Indicator Symbols

Critical Fault Indicator

Fault Warning These are Critical and Non-critical Fault Indicator symbols found in electric vehicles (EVs). It will appear yellow/amber at the first sign of a problem. Power may be reduced automatically, but the vehicle can be driven safely for service. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below. Otherwise …

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All Too Common Keyless Ignition Headaches

Keyless Ignition Headaches The development of hybrid vehicles all but required a change in the way a car is started. A hybrid deems itself “Ready” (or not) with the ignition on, and the gasoline engine is started with a press of the gas pedal. Thus were born keyless ignition, or push button start, systems. Well …

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Rear Differential Temperature Indicator

Rear Differential Temperature Indicator

Differential Temperature This is a a Rear Differential Temperature Indicator symbol. If this light is on while the engine is running, it indicates that the oil in the rear differential is too hot. If you are driving, reduce your speed and stop at the nearest safe place. Allow the differential to cool down and the light to go out. …

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All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicators

All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicator

All Wheel Drive These are the All Wheel Drive (AWD) Trouble Indicator symbols. These lights will be on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or if there is a problem with the system. The car can be safely operated in front wheel drive.  With …

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Open a Volkswagen or Audi with a Dead Key Fob

VW /Audi Keyhole Cover

How to Open a Volkswagen or Audi with a Dead Key Fob First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need another manufacturer, click here. Retrieving the mechanical key There are three general styles of key fobs in use with Volkswagen and …

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Open a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob

Karma unlock

How to Open a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob But first, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! And if you need or want another manufacturer, click here. Retrieving the Karma’s mechanical key Fisker introduced the range-extended electric Karma in 2011. The company went broke but has since returned with the …

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Distracted Driving from Outside the Lines

DOT Guidelines The recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) release of its guidelines on the topic of distracted driving has spurred a good deal of discussion in the media. The guidelines call for automakers to disable applications in the vehicles center stack or infotainment system that allow drivers to manually access social media, surf the …

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