What does the malfunction indicator light on a Honda mean?

What does the malfunction indicator light on a Honda mean?

Malfunction Indicator dashboard Warning light. This Honda malfunction indicator lamp (or engine management light) illuminates (steady) to indicate a problem with the emissions control system. This is not urgent but will require attention soon.

What does immobiliser key warning light on Honda Civic mean?

The immobiliser key dashboard warning light is for older versions of the Honda Civic and helps to protect the vehicle from theft. When ignition is switched to ‘on’, immobiliser key light should briefly illuminate then go off. If light blinks, it means the system does not recognise the coding of the key.

What to do when EPs light comes on in Honda Civic?

Thus, if the fault is a Torque Sensor, for example, you cannot clear it simply by turning off the engine. Here is a way to try to remove the code that is stored in the system. You can turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left from a straight position. Then turn the ignition to ON. The EPS light should come on for 4 seconds and then go off.

What to do if Honda dashboard warning light remains on?

Leave the engine off for around 3 minutes and check the oil level. Top-up if required and restart engine. If symbol remains off, drive as usual, if it remains on after 10 second, immediately turn off engine as low oil pressure can damage the engine. Do not attempt to start engine as serious mechanical damage is likely.

What are the warning lights on a Honda?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Honda. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray).

How can I get my Honda dash lights to stay on?

Turn the Ignition switch OFF and take the key out. Short pins 4 and 9 on the OBD connector located under the dash on the driver side. I used a paper clip, but any stiff (solid) light gauge wire will do.

Thus, if the fault is a Torque Sensor, for example, you cannot clear it simply by turning off the engine. Here is a way to try to remove the code that is stored in the system. You can turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left from a straight position. Then turn the ignition to ON. The EPS light should come on for 4 seconds and then go off.

What to do if your Honda ABS light keeps coming on?

Turn the ignition switch off, remove the key and disconnect the jumper wire from the OBD connector. If the ABS light comes back on again after step #7, do the entire procedure again, it may take a few tries to get the fault codes to clear.