Why does my gear indicator keep flashing when I Turn Off the engine?
Every time I reverse out of the driveway, the gear indicator starts flashing. It continues to do so when changed to Drive and the car loses power. I have found that turning the engine off then starting again corrects the problem and doesn’t reoccur for the rest of the day. It always happens on the first drive of the day.
What does it mean when your 4WD light flashes?
The transfer case is what splits the power between the front and rear axles. If it overheats, it may no longer be able to operate according to spec, causing the 4WD light to flash. Sometimes, the flashing light signifies that the system itself has deactivated until it can cool down.
What does the automatic transmission / automatic gearbox warning light mean?
What Does the Automatic Transmission/Automatic Gearbox Warning Light Mean? The automatic transmission warning light means there’s an issue with the transmission, possibly the fluid temperature, fluid level, or pressure. Is it safe to drive with the automatic transmission light on?
What causes the transmission indicator light to come on?
Malfunctioning sensors will also give false readings causing the light to come on so always have the sensors tested again. One of the most common issues that causes this indicator light to illuminate is that the transmission fluid temperature is higher than normal.
What does the low range light on a Mercedes mean?
Low Range Light Flashing. If the LOW RANGE indicator lamp flashes / blinks after you turn on the engine and start up the car. It will flash for three times or about three seconds and then turn off. It means that the LOW RANGE function on your Mercedes-Benz is malfunctioning.
Why does the low range light flash without pressing the button?
The Low Range light will blink without the driver pressing the button to engage low range. It will also flash when you press the low range switch. This could be due to several reasons: Mercedes-Benz even issued a service campaign for the transfer case control unit problems. Download the PDF file below to read the details of the campaign.
What to do when your low range light flashes?
No need to go to the Dealer, you probably bumped the button by accident. 1) Start the car and put it in Neutral, engine idle needs to be between 400 & 1,500 RPMs. 2) Push the Low Range button. Light should flash twice, then go off. You shouldn’t have any further problems.
What does it mean when the low range light does not stay on?
If the Low Range light is blinking / flashing and does not stay on, it means that there is a problem. The next step to diagnose the problem to get an advanced OBD-II code reader to retrieve the fault codes from the ABS/ETS/ESP modules.