Malfunction Indicator Lamp Chevrolet Spark

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by chevrolet.

Malfunction indicator lamp chevrolet spark.

Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. How do i fix it. Thanks thanks posted by thomsonfrank on may 21 2011. The light monitors the emission control system.

It may be the same problem as my 56 plate lacetti. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. The malfunction indicator lamp should come on when you crank the car and should go out within a few seconds after conducting a self test. A computer system called obd ii on board diagnostics second generation monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels.

Chevrolet spark lt the malfunction indicator light is on since this morning. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the obd ii system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. The yellow malfunction light came on two weeks ago and two days ago both times shortly after filling up with petrol to. If the light comes on and stays steady it means there s a problem with the emissions system.

If it stays on or comes on while driving it means there s a code in the computer that needs to be checked. A little concerned tonight as the malfunction indicator lamp is on the engine is running a little rough. Click a link to learn more about each one. Then late tonight the lamp came on.

Click a link to learn more about each one. Driving with the malfunction indicator lamp on can damage the emissions control system and can also affect the fuel economy and drivability of your car. They are roughly ordered by importance which tends to be by color red amber yellow orange green blue gray. To find out what s wrong with the car you would need an obd2 scantool.

I advise you to consult your local chevrolet service center to sort out this issue.