Why is the power train warning light still on after engine start?
This week the vehicle has just spent five and a half days in the workshop of a local Holden dealer attempting to locate the fault which causes the power train warning light to remain illuminated after engine start, and for the system warning light (power train) to appear on the LED display after engine start.
What is the powertrain malfunction indicator light on?
From the description you have provided, driving your vehicle for about an hour, lost power, powertrain malfunction indicator illuminated, later the powertrain malfunction indicator and service engine soon light illuminated, is difficult to estimate the cost of repair. Diagnoses needs to be performed to isolate the failure first.
What does the drive train light tell you?
The drive train light is telling you have a problem with the transfer case or transmission. The same as a check engine light scan the PCM for trouble codes, if the car is running okay it is probably safe to drive so don’t worry there. Here are a couple of guide that will help us get started getting the codes.
When do I get a drivetrain malfunction message?
A BMW vehicle may display a Drivetrain Malfunction Drive Moderately error message on the dashboard when there is an engine or transmission problem. This message often appears under heavy acceleration, going up on a steep incline, taking off from a stop sign, or when trying to pass another car.
When does the power train warning light come on?
The light comes on when the engine controller sees a failure in a monitored component and sets a fault code.
From the description you have provided, driving your vehicle for about an hour, lost power, powertrain malfunction indicator illuminated, later the powertrain malfunction indicator and service engine soon light illuminated, is difficult to estimate the cost of repair. Diagnoses needs to be performed to isolate the failure first.
The drive train light is telling you have a problem with the transfer case or transmission. The same as a check engine light scan the PCM for trouble codes, if the car is running okay it is probably safe to drive so don’t worry there. Here are a couple of guide that will help us get started getting the codes.
What happens if you have a powertrain malfunction?
It is possible that if it keeps occurring that it can activate another warning. If the problem resolves itself the warning may go away. For example, if you have a heavy load, perhaps towing a trailer, and are going up a hill, and the transmission is starting to overheat.