Auto Diognostics

If one or more of your dashboard lights turn on and you are in Arlington, Monticello, or nearby, you can come to Danny’s Norwood auto repair, schedule maintenance, and more. Whether you drive a Toyota, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, or something else, your dashboard lights have universal meanings that span all vehicle makes. Here is a brief explanation of what each of your dashboard lights means:

• Oil Pressure Light

This light means there is an issue with your car’s oil pressure system. There is either not enough oil in your vehicle or your oil pump isn’t circulating enough fluid to lubricate the surfaces inside your vehicle properly.

• Tire Pressure Warning Light

This light signals that the pressure in one or more of your tires is either too high or too low. Driving with high-pressure or low-pressure tires can cause further damage to your vehicle, so it is important to get this issue resolved as soon as possible. If you are in the 76015 area or nearby, you can come to Danny’s Norwood Automotive Repair to rebalance your tire pressure.

• Engine Temperature Warning

If you see this light pop up, it means that your engine is overheated. This most likely has to do with your coolant (also called antifreeze), but it can happen for a variety of reasons. It’s important to address this immediately to avoid further damage.

• Traction Control Light

This indicates that your vehicle’s traction system control is activated. The traction control system uses your anti-lock brake system to determine if one wheel is spinning faster than another. If it detects that a wheel is slipping, it applies the brakes until it regains traction. This is most helpful if you are driving in the rain or snow of Arlington, Mansfield or Grand Prairie.

• Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

This light means that something is wrong with your vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. Anti-lock brakes keep your vehicle in contact with the road safely, so it is important to get this problem checked out as soon as possible.

• Traction Control Malfunction

This light indicates that your vehicle’s traction control system might have a broken or damaged sensor or some other malfunction.

• Check Engine Light

This light could mean a number of things, like a loose fuel cap, a problem with your transmission, low oil pressure or overheating, or something else. If the light is steady, it is usually not a cause for immediate alarm (but you should bring your vehicle into an auto repair shop as soon as you can). If the light flashes, however, this indicates a very serious problem and you should stop driving immediately and give Danny Norwood’s Auto Services a call at 817-265-0997.

• Battery Alert

This symbol indicates that there is an issue with your vehicle’s charging system. However, the issue may not be with the battery itself. It could indicate that you have a loose or damaged battery cable, or that your alternator belt is broken. If it is your battery, you’ll start to notice that your clock is fading or your headlights are dimming. If you wait too long, your vehicle can completely conk out. This is what has happened when you see fellow drivers “jumping” into each other’s cars.

• Washer Fluid Indicator

This light means that you are low on washer fluid and should get a refill as soon as you can.

If one or more of your dashboard lights is on, you can bring your car to Danny Norwood’s Auto Services in Arlington for an efficient and accurate diagnosis of what the issue with your vehicle is. We can also perform the appropriate services your vehicle needs, such as oil changes, fluid services, and tune-ups or transmission repairs.