When does the check gauge light come on?
The Check Gauges light will only come on after it’s hit third gear and has been running in it for a least 10 seconds. I tested this for about 5 minutes riding around my neighborhood in 1st and 2nd trying to keep it under 3rd. Once I hit the main streets, the light came on within 10-15 seconds. I tried this twice.
What should my battery gauge be at with engine off?
The battery is putting out plenty of volts on it’s own with engine off. Before the light comes on and the gauge falls to 0, my battery gauge hovers at 12; meaning, the needle will move to just before or just after the 12V hash line intermittently
When do dash lights come on and gauges drop to zero?
Dash lights came on and gauges dropped to zero gasoline w… When driving, occasionally all the dash lights will come on, but the gauges like gas, battery, and mileage, will all drop down to zero. Then my radio shuts off. Fortunately, the car keeps driving. All of this happened today, at a busy intersection, right before a stop light.
Why does the check gauge light come on?
Gauges that usually make up the panel watch the amount of oil, gas and battery power, in addition to the engine. When you notice the Check Gauge light is on don’t panic.
What causes the Check Engine light to come on?
Problem seems to cycle – driving along, suddenly the check engine light comes on along with the electronic throttle control warning light, as the temp gauge drops to zero – which triggers the Check Gauges warning light to come on. Drive more, stop a few times, ETC light goes off, temp gauge starts working again.
Where is the check gauge on a car?
The Check Gauge light is located on the dashboard. This area is also known as the instrument panel. How the dashboard looks and what gauges are included will vary by the type and brand of vehicle you are driving. Gauges that usually make up the panel watch the amount of oil, gas and battery power, in addition to the engine.
What should I do if my gauge is not lit?
If no other gauge is lit, consider having your vehicle checked out by a certified mechanic to see if there is some sort of problem with wiring. There may also really be a problem with the car that is not showing up properly. Nicole Alexander has been writing since 1994. Her articles can be found on various websites.