What does a flashing red temperature light mean?
If the coolant red light is flashing, then that means that a sensor is not responding to the computer system at that time. For the coolant temperature sensor, check it cold and then check it again when the engine is hot.
What light flashes if your engine is overheating?
2. Coolant Temperature Warning: This warning light indicates that your engine is overheating due to lack of coolant. If this light comes on, pull over immediately and turn off your car. An overheated engine can cause significant damage.
Can you drive with coolant light flashing?
Do not drive if the temperature light is flashing. If the engine overheats and you continue to drive, you will cause expensive damage to the engine. You may blow a head gasket, or the engine may seize up.
What happens if your coolant temperature sensor goes bad?
If the coolant temperature sensor goes bad it can send a false signal to the computer and throw off the fuel and timing calculations. It is not uncommon for the coolant temperature sensor to fail and send a permanently cold signal to the computer. This will reduce fuel economy, and may hinder engine performance.
Can I drive with my coolant light on?
When the low coolant level warning light comes on, you should stop driving. Pull over to the side as soon as possible and shut off the engine to prevent any additional damage.
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.
How to tell if a Subaru Forester has a torque control signal?
Short or disconnection in input circuit 22 Pressure sensor. Short or disconnection in input circuit 23 Engine speed signal. No signal input above 10km/h 24 Transfer duty solenoid. Short or disconnection in solenoid driving circuit 25 Engine torque control signal. Short or disconnection in engine torque control signal circuit
What to do if your Subaru transmission is low?
Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. If this happens, you might have to check the transmission fluid level of your car to see if it is low. Then if it is low, attempt adding fluid little at a time to get the level right.