#Volkswagen dash lights registration
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The VW Transporter ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light illuminates for the following reasons:ġ. There is enough usable pad remaining to continue driving for a short time only (usually around 2 mm). If this warning lamp illuminates either on its own or with a text message in the instrument cluster display, have the brake pads checked and any worn brake pads replaced Immediately. This symbol is the VW Transporter worn front brake pads warning light. Keep engine speed low and have vehicle checked immediately. The spanner warning light will flash intermittently with the gear selector display. The spanner warning light may also illuminate indicating a fault with the dual clutch gearbox. If the warning light remains on, contact a Volkswagen workshop and do not continue driving. When the warning light goes out, you can continue your journey. Pull over when safe to do so, select the 'P' position for the gear lever selector and allow the gearbox to cool. If this warning light illuminates on the dashboard, do not continue driving. The red cog and thermometer is the VW Transporter DSG (direct shift gearbox) gearbox too hot warning light. To prolong engine activity, switch off any electrical consumers that are non-essential and immediately make your way to a repair workshop. The engine will stall when the battery is depleted of charge. If the battery light stays on, the alternator is not charging the battery. The VW Transporter battery warning light illuminates often due to a fault with the charging system / alternator.

#Volkswagen dash lights free

The system sensors In the bumper must be kept clean and free of ice and snow and not be covered up otherwise the system will not work properly. If you have a lane change assist currently unavailable, check the sensors. If the warning light remains on after cleaning the radar and restarting the engine, there's a fault with the system.

#Volkswagen dash lights registration

The radar is located between the air ventilation grill and the registration plate. Check the radar for obstructing dirt, ice, etc. Depending on your vehicle, the warning light may display in red. The VW Transporter cruise control + exclamation mark indicates that adaptive cruise control is not available. The yellow AdBlue and spanner warning light indicate a minor fault with the AdBlue system or that the tank has not been filled with standard fluid. You can continue driving until the distance displayed reaches zero. The yellow Adblue warning light means the AdBlue level is low. The red AdBlue and spanner warning light indicates that the engine cannot be restarted due to a fault in the AdBlue system. The VW Transporter red Adblue bottle warning light means that the AdBlue level is too low and the engine cannot be restarted. This is likely due to the oil level sensor being at fault. On certain versions of the VW Transporter, the low engine oil level warning light may be slightly different:įlashing: Engine oil system fault. Check engine oil level and add oil immediately.

The yellow oil warning light may become lit constantly or flash:Ĭonstant: Low engine oil level. There is a fault with the engine lubrication system that may result in serious engine damage. If engine oil level is normal or the warning light remains on, do not continue driving. If oil level is very low, top up immediately.ģ. Pull over as soon as safely possible and immediately switch off the engine.Ģ. The VW Transporter red engine oil warning light coming on or flashing indicates low engine oil pressure.ġ. If the coolant level is correct, there is a fault in the system.įlashing: There is a fault in the coolant system. Stop as soon as safe to do so, turn off the engine and allow plenty of time for the engine to cool. If the coolant temperature warning light comes on:Ĭonstant: Engine is overheating. The temperature may rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high ambient temperatures. In normal driving conditions, the temperature needle remains in the middle section of the gauge. The VW Transporter engine coolant temperature light either comes on constantly or flashes. Contact a qualified Volkswagen workshop immediately. In this instance, a brake circuit or the brake servo (which helps to increase brake force) may have failed. If the brake fluid level is normal and/or the brake warning light remains on, it's advised to not continue driving. If the parking brake is fully released, the next step is to check the brake fluid level and if required, top up with brake fluid recommended by Volkswagen. The VW Transporter brake warning light comes on for the following reasons: The red exclamation mark is a potential brake system fault.