What does it mean when the emissions control lamp comes on?
If your light is on, it typically means the car’s emissions control system is faulty, and the vehicle is polluting the air beyond allowable federal standards. A vehicle in this condition would fail an emissions inspection or smog check.
What do you do when the check emission light comes on?
The easiest method to reset the check engine light is to drive your car as you normally would and let the light turn off naturally by itself. If it hasn’t turned off after three days, turn the car on and off three times consecutively.
Why is there a warning light on my Touareg?
Doing so may lead to injury when the brakes fail. The brake warning light indicates that your Touareg has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure. You’ll feel a loss of pressure that manifests itself in the form of a “mushy” brake pedal.
Where is the pressure differential switch on a Volkswagen Touareg?
The pressure differential switch measures the difference in pressure between the two circuits and will report that there is a difference by turning on your Touareg’s brake warning light. In most vehicles this switch is located in the master cylinder. You’ll see a harness plug in somewhere around there.
What does the yellow warning light on a VW mean?
The solid yellow Volkswagen warning light means ESP/ASR is inactive. A flashing warning light signifies an ESP/ASR event. Contact your local authorized Volkswagen dealer for more information. The yellow check engine light code could mean your filter is blocked with soot. See owner’s manual for more information.
What to do when your Touareg brake light goes off?
If not, try replacing the bulb and see if that solves the problem. The only way to turn the brake light off is to restore proper line pressure to both brake circuits when the pedal is pushed. If your Touareg is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic.