Why does my temperature light keep coming on?

Why does my temperature light keep coming on?

This temperature warning light means that your engine is running at a temperature that is too high – in other words, your engine is overheating. However, a problem with the cooling system or low coolant can cause the engine to overheat, which leads to engine damage.

What does a flashing temperature light mean?

If your car’s water temperature light starts flashing it means the engine is overheating. Some car models have a flashing water temperature light while others have a steady light.

How do I know if my thermostat sensor is bad?

What Signs May Signal Your Coolant Temperature Sensor May Be Failing?

  1. Poor Fuel Economy.
  2. Irregular Temperature Readings.
  3. Black Smoke from Your Exhaust.
  4. Your Engine is Overheating.
  5. Your Check Engine Light is On.

How to get a temp light on a Subaru Forester?

Turn the ignition switch OFF (Went onto side of road – put it in park, turned off car, removed key) 3. Turn the ignition switch ON (Waited 5 seconds, then put key in and turned on ignition so dash lights up) 4. Start the engine (started car) 5. Drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 12 MPH (put car into D and drove for about 30 seconds at 40 mph)

Why does my Subaru at oil temp light come on?

The Subaru at oil temperature light coming on when driving or while the car engine is running simply means or indicates that the fluid temperature of the automatic transmission is too hot or higher than normal.

When does the blue light on the forester go away?

The Forester does not have the temperature gauge, but rather have this indicator, i.e. the blue light disappears when the temp reaches normal. …the blue light disappears when the temp reaches normal.

What are the sensors on a Subaru Forester?

27 ATF temperature sensor. Detects open or shorted input signal circuit. 31 Throttle position sensor. Detects open or shorted input signal circuit. 33 Front vehicle speed sensor. Detects open or shorted input signal circuit. 36 Torque converter turbine speed sensor. Detects open or shorted input signal circuit. 38 Torque control signal.