What Does “Park Assist Blocked” Mean? (and How to Fix)
The annoying “Park Assist Blocked” warning light. If you drive a fairly new vehicle, you may have seen this message (or a variant) pop up in your dashboard display. But…
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Why Is My Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Light On?
“Your dash is lit up like a Christmas tree.” If you’ve had anyone say this to you, chances are you’ve passed up some much-needed maintenance on your vehicle. There’s also…
ESP BAS Light On? (Common Causes and How To Fix)
When you get behind the wheel and start up your vehicle, you don’t want to see any warning lights lit up in your dash. But with certain makes of vehicle,…
What Does “Check Fuel Fill Inlet” Mean? (and How to Fix)
If your vehicle is telling you to “check fuel fill inlet,” you drive a Ford. We know this because it’s the only vehicle manufacturer that currently uses this exact terminology…
4 Reasons Your Transmission Light Is On (and How to Fix It)
While transmissions are engineered to be relatively hearty by design, they are not immune to the occasional mechanical or electrical issue. A transmission warning light means immediate action is required…
Service Engine Soon Light Is On (What Should You Do?)
Nobody wants to see lights staying on the dash after they start everything up, but did you know that some lights don’t necessarily mean there’s a problem? That’s the case…
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light Is On (What Does It Mean?)
Modern diesels have emissions gear like diesel particulate filters. But DPF failures illuminate warning lights, limiting performance. Continuously ignored, vehicles enter limp mode or shut down entirely. Read on to…
Low Tire Pressure Light Is On But Tires Are Fine? (4 Causes)
Warning lights spell trouble, like the TPMS system for monitoring tire pressure levels. But surprisingly, the TPMS light can illuminate even with properly inflated tires. Keep reading to see what…
Electronic Throttle Control Light On? (Here’s What it Means)
The gas pedal has evolved from a mechanical linkage to the carburetor, to today’s computerized electronic throttle control. Pressing the pedal signals the engine to increase speed, a crucial function….
“Service AdvanceTrac” Warning Light (What it is and How to Reset)
Seeing a “Service AdvanceTrac” message on your Ford’s dash? This common alert signals an issue with your vehicle’s traction control system whether you drive an F150, Fusion, Edge, Explorer, and…
9 Causes of a Car Battery Light On While Driving
A battery warning light while driving is cause for alarm as it likely means your charging system has failed. Ignoring this red flag can leave you stranded with a dead…
Low Oil Pressure Light Coming On (4 Common Causes)
If you’ve checked your oil pressure switch or sensor and it appears to be in good condition but your oil pressure light is coming on, then it could be a…
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