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Power Steering or Electronic Power Steering Trouble Light

Power steering failure

Power Steering These are Power Steering or Electronic Power Steering warning lights or symbols. The exclamation point is used here, a common sight with newer warning lights, alongside the image of a steering wheel. This is a warning, indicating a problem with the steering system. Depending on the manufacturer, it may appear in red or …

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators

Tire pressure warning highlight indicator

Tire Pressure Monitor This is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) or Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) warning light symbol. It is also used as Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), which seems redundant. The tell-tale comes on when the inflation on at least one of the tires is reduced about 25% or more. In most cases, that …

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Brake Trouble Dashboard Symbols

Electronically Controlled Brake Warning

Brake Trouble This symbol, and the Canadian version below, is a Brake Trouble Indicator symbol. Either symbol could indicate a serious problem with the brakes, but the light will also be on when the hand, or emergency, brake is engaged. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.  …

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Check Engine Light Symbols

Car Warning and Indicator Lights Explained

Check Engine These are all versions of the dreaded Check Engine Light symbols, some of the oldest and easily the most common and recognizable of the symbols that you may see. The word “Check” may appear inside the image, or below, or not at all. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If …

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution Trouble Indicators

Electronic Brake Force Distribution Indicator

Brake Force Distribution This is an Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Indicator symbol. If this amber lamp is illuminated, it indicates that the system is unavailable or has a fault. In either case, an authorized repair facility will be needed to resolve its issue. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, …

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Engine or Transmission Electronics Fault Indicator Symbols

Engine Fault Indicator

Engine or Transmission Fault This is an Engine or Transmission Electronics Fault Indicator symbol. Another catch-all symbol, the car with a wrench or spanner in it – which looks like a half moon on a pole – points to a problem with the engine or transmission electronics. The vehicle may default to an emergency operation …

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Water in Fuel Indicator Symbols

Water in Fuel Indicator Symbol

Water in Fuel These are all Water in Fuel Indicator symbols found in diesel powered vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles are equipped with separators that remove water from the fuel.  Note that if you have just re-fueled, the fuel may be contaminated. The engine should be switched off as soon as possible or the fuel injection system …

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