What causes a power train light to come on?
A slight coolant leak would not trigger the power train light, neither would adjusting the spark plugs. If the gap was off on one of the cylinders then you would notice it as a misfire or rough running. What is more important at the moment is to find out if they have replaced the intake manifold gasket.
What to do if powertrain warning light comes on?
Check to see if you have a metal gasket fitted. Care has to be taken with the paper gaskets as bits of it can fall into the valve runners and go straight into the engine! Car was good as gold previously now I ended up with annoying powertrain warning light that will cause me plenty of grief.
What does green light mean on train engine?
Normally the blinking “Green” is telling the operator that there is a short, this could be a result of a derailment or any other number of things. Under normal circumstances it would only be a matter of correcting the problem and restarting but if the power were left on for an extended period of time it is hard to tell what the problem mite be.
What should I do if my check power train is not working?
First your mechanic will perform a few electrical tests to confirm the rest of the wiring and connector terminals are okay. When everything else has been ruled out, he will order a sensor or part if that is what the tests have pointed to. The Engine Computer’s job is to run the engine with the least emissions possible.
A slight coolant leak would not trigger the power train light, neither would adjusting the spark plugs. If the gap was off on one of the cylinders then you would notice it as a misfire or rough running. What is more important at the moment is to find out if they have replaced the intake manifold gasket.
Check to see if you have a metal gasket fitted. Care has to be taken with the paper gaskets as bits of it can fall into the valve runners and go straight into the engine! Car was good as gold previously now I ended up with annoying powertrain warning light that will cause me plenty of grief.
Normally the blinking “Green” is telling the operator that there is a short, this could be a result of a derailment or any other number of things. Under normal circumstances it would only be a matter of correcting the problem and restarting but if the power were left on for an extended period of time it is hard to tell what the problem mite be.
What does powertrain malfunction / reduced power mean?
The Powertrain malfunction/reduced power is a warning that is illuminated when the vehicle is experiencing a condition – that if driven can cause damage to the engine, transmission or drivetrain.