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Hey guys. I have a 2011 captiva wich has thease lights glowing in the dashboard, sometimes they go out for a while but they always come back. Has anyone had this problem before? And knows any solution?
If you have an owner's manual these should be explained.
I'll try explain them as best I can:
ABS (Lower right) - this indicates an issue with the antilock brake system. You still have brakes, but the ABS system senses a problem and the ABS will not activate. There should be fault codes stored in the ABS module. Some code readers can read these, but it's best to have shop or dealer check for codes. It may be as simple as a bad sensor or loose/bad connection or wire.
Check engine light (light in the shape of the engine) - when lit this indicates there is a engine fault code(s) stored in the ECM (Engine Control Module). These usually indicate an emissions problem and possibly a bad sensor. Most inexpensive code readers can read these. Even once you have the codes further diagnosis may be needed. It doesn't necessarily mean a sensor is bad - you have to understand how the components work together. It may indeed be a faulty sensor indicated by the code, but again it may not. Any reputable shop can retrieve these codes.
The top two have to do with the StabilTrack system. One indicates the StabiliTrak is off (either manually or because there is a problem) and the other indicates there is a problem with the StabilTrak system.
Not sure what that middle one is.
All of them should come on when the engine is started initially as bulb check, but if they do not go out and remain on it indicates a problem with that particular system.
Best if you have a reputable shop to check the fault codes and perform diagnosis. In some cases just one bad sensor can cause multiple warning lights.
Other than the warning lights, is the vehicle displaying any symptoms?
If you have an owner's manual these should be explained.
I'll try explain them as best I can:
ABS (Lower right) - this indicates an issue with the antilock brake system. You still have brakes, but the ABS system senses a problem and the ABS will not activate. There should be fault codes stored in the ABS module. Some code readers can read these, but it's best to have shop or dealer check for codes. It may be as simple as a bad sensor or loose/bad connection or wire.
Check engine light (light in the shape of the engine) - when lit this indicates there is a engine fault code(s) stored in the ECM (Engine Control Module). These usually indicate an emissions problem and possibly a bad sensor. Most inexpensive code readers can read these. Even once you have the codes further diagnosis may be needed. It doesn't necessarily mean a sensor is bad - you have to understand how the components work together. It may indeed be a faulty sensor indicated by the code, but again it may not. Any reputable shop can retrieve these codes.
The top two have to do with the StabilTrack system. One indicates the StabiliTrak is off (either manually or because there is a problem) and the other indicates there is a problem with the StabilTrak system.
Not sure what that middle one is.
All of them should come on when the engine is started initially as bulb check, but if they do not go out and remain on it indicates a problem with that particular system.
Best if you have a reputable shop to check the fault codes and perform diagnosis. In some cases just one bad sensor can cause multiple warning lights.
Other than the warning lights, is the vehicle displaying any symptoms?
only symptoms the car seems to show is the abs dont work. Other than that the car seems fine.
Captiva problem
