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Learn how to troubleshoot and shut off your check gauge indicator
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While it’s not as serious or ominous as the dreaded check engine light, the “check gauges” light is still a cause for concern. It indicates that there’s a problem with one of the gauges on your dashboard. In other words, your vehicle is sensing that something is too high or too low. It could be your engine oil, gas, or something else entirely. In this article, we’ll help you figure out how to identify the problem and fix it.
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- The “check gauges” light should turn off once you’ve addressed the problem. If it doesn’t, try turning your vehicle off and back on. If the light is still on, the problem hasn’t been resolved. [10] X Research sourceThanks
- Some folks mistakenly believe that a loose gas cap or a vacuum leak can cause the “check gauges” light to come on. These conditions might trigger a “check engine” light, but neither of these systems are monitored by a gauge that could be tripped. [11] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10181595-9999.pdf
- ↑ https://blog.openbay.com/heres-what-to-do-if-your-car-runs-out-of-gas/
- ↑ https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFSMain/Preparing_for_Wildfires/Fire_Department_Programs/Career_Fire_Department_Programs/Firefighter_Property_Program/TM-9-2320-360-20-1%20Maintenance%20Manual%20M1070%20HET%20Vol%201.pdf
- ↑ https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFSMain/Preparing_for_Wildfires/Fire_Department_Programs/Career_Fire_Department_Programs/Firefighter_Property_Program/TM-9-2320-360-20-1%20Maintenance%20Manual%20M1070%20HET%20Vol%201.pdf
- ↑ https://www.allegromicro.com/en/insights-and-innovations/technical-documents/hall-effect-sensor-ic-publications/an296152-fuel-level-sensor-using-hall-effect-sensor-ics
- ↑ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a26932833/low-tire-pressure/
- ↑ https://www.2carpros.com/questions/dodge-durango-1999-dodge-durango-check-gages-light-keeps-coming-on
- ↑ https://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/tools/articles.aspx?article=What_Is_A_Pcm_On_A_Car&type=4
- ↑ https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/maintenance-guide/
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