What does it mean if engine management light comes on?
The engine management light (sometimes called the check engine light) has been a common and essential fixture in cars for a long time. If you see it, it means that something to do with your car’s engine and/or exhaust has gone wrong.
Is engine management light bad?
The engine management light (EML) to give it its proper name, doesn’t indicate a specific fault. It could be alerting you to one or more issues, typically linked to exhaust emissions. Some are more serious than others. If they report the wrong data, the ECU will trigger the engine warning light.
Where does the engine management light come from?
The light is connected to your car’s engine control unit (ECU), and is the first indicator of issues with the engine’s electronic ‘brain’. This controls things such as the fuel and air mixture and the ignition timing to help your car’s engine run smoothly.
Why does the ignition management light come on?
Ignition System If the engine management light (EML) comes on due to an ignition system fault, then the cause becomes a little more vague. You may experience engine misfiring, trouble starting, unexpected stalling and the vehicle may seem slower than usual. An ignition system fault may relate to anything from:
Is it safe to drive with engine management light on?
You are safe to continue driving your car, although you may notice reduced performance, but you should look to have your car checked at the earliest opportunity by your local garage.
What does the check engine warning light mean?
Any ideas to what thiS could be?, The car has had a full service and mot very recently. The engine management light or ‘check engine’ warning light is a generic warning light that many potential faults associated to it. It could be something relatively simple such as a sensor, or something such as fuel injector or ignition system faults.