some light glowing in dash - dont know why

rajivanoj · 17th December 2008, 14:00

I have changed oil for my diesel lancer in a local workshop. But after that an orange light shaped like a tap glowing even when running. But it was not glowing before oil service. what is the problem

The pic is attached below for reference.

Please help

Khandelwal · 17th December 2008, 14:08

That's the check engine light. Some malfunction in your car.
Immediately go to the service station and get your car checked.

Tejas@perioimpl · 17th December 2008, 14:09

I think there's some water contamination in the oil. Most cars have this light which comes on when you start the car and goes off in a few seconds. It's a engine malfunction light. So it's like a safety, when the light comes on when you start, you know the system is working fine and when it goes off, it means that there is no problem with your engine.
My car manual says that when this light comes on, go to your service center.

rajivanoj · 17th December 2008, 14:35

But i wonder what went wrong? since i was nearby for full process of oil change. I have used mobil delvac MX. Anyways let me wait for 10-20 kms run and see the change..

kapilsharma80 · 17th December 2008, 14:37

rajiv, check the engine oil quatity with the help of dip stick. top up in case required and take it to service centre IMMEDIATELY.

sushrutha · 17th December 2008, 14:42

Another cause might be coz of your oil stainer not pulling sufficient oil.
Do check your underbody of the car & see whether your car has hit anything below particularly oil sump.

Tejas@perioimpl · 17th December 2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by rajivanoj

But i wonder what went wrong? since i was nearby for full process of oil change. I have used mobil delvac MX. Anyways let me wait for 10-20 kms run and see the change..

Don't drive for 10-20 kms lest you jam up your engine. As kapil said, check oil and go to the service center.

rajivanoj · 17th December 2008, 16:15

Thank you all.. Have to visit service station

@kapil

Just poured new can of mobil melvac, so i think oil must not be a problem. But i suspect. When removing the fuel filter, mechanic caught the diesel from diesel line ( not to waste them) and stored in a empty 'sheenlac NC thinner' bottle. But i didnt check whether the bottle is clean or not.

After fixing new filter, he poured same diesel into it. so i think it must be wrong.

@ sushrutha

No chance of oil sump damage. since after and before oil servic, no bad roads , by the way, before oil service, the engine mal function light was fine (not glowing while running). only after service, this happend.

KSM-Vtec · 17th December 2008, 16:24

dont worry but before you drive on you need to check the engine oil level and also if there is any leak..the CEL comes on for various reasons of which some are very harmless.(not all) so first check the oil level and if its of go get your car checked on the hi scan device.

Strangerintown · 17th December 2008, 16:35

That is the diesel filter sedimenter warning light. Atleast it is the same symbol as in my Safari and I'm assuming the diesel lancer comes with a similar fuel filter with sediment collection system. You will need to clear the sediment / water from the fuel filter. Most diesel cars have a sedimenter in the fuel filter these days. It might be just a coincidence that the sedimenter warning came on after the oil change.

Jaggu · 17th December 2008, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Strangerintown

That is the diesel filter sedimenter warning light. Atleast it is the same symbol as in my Safari and I'm assuming the diesel lancer comes with a similar fuel filter with sediment collection system. You will need to clear the sediment / water from the fuel filter. Most diesel cars have a sedimenter in the fuel filter these days. It might be just a coincidence that the sedimenter warning came on after the oil change.

check the diesel filter and clean/replace it, as required.

mura · 17th December 2008, 22:13

There is a Platic tap under the diesel filter , undo that and let the seprated water out. The light will then go off.

Maneesh · 17th December 2008, 23:41

This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started.If it lights up while the engine is running means that water has accumulated inside the the fuel filter, solution is simple my frnd,remove the water from fuel filter. if still that light is ON..pls check ur entire fuel line with a Mits Service center. This Warning light has no relation with your engine oil parameters.....Nothing to worry. I faced a similar pblm with my Lancer Lxd & solved it successfully.

rajivanoj · 18th December 2008, 11:50

Thanks all..

I have asked mechanic to remove the plastic sensor cap under filter and clean , then again refit it. Now its working fine. Thanks to all. With the help of you people, i have found the cause of problem and asked to rectify it. Else i would have paid hundreds, for what mechanics say.

17th December 2008, 14:00	#1
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	some light glowing in dash - dont know why I have changed oil for my diesel lancer in a local workshop. But after that an orange light shaped like a tap glowing even when running. But it was not glowing before oil service. what is the problem The pic is attached below for reference. Please help Attached Thumbnails
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17th December 2008, 14:08	#2
Khandelwal BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 48 Thanked: Once	That's the check engine light. Some malfunction in your car. Immediately go to the service station and get your car checked.
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17th December 2008, 14:09	#3
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,432 Thanked: 9,760 Times View My Garage	I think there's some water contamination in the oil. Most cars have this light which comes on when you start the car and goes off in a few seconds. It's a engine malfunction light. So it's like a safety, when the light comes on when you start, you know the system is working fine and when it goes off, it means that there is no problem with your engine. My car manual says that when this light comes on, go to your service center. Last edited by Tejas@perioimpl : 17th December 2008 at 14:11.
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17th December 2008, 14:35	#4
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	But i wonder what went wrong? since i was nearby for full process of oil change. I have used mobil delvac MX. Anyways let me wait for 10-20 kms run and see the change..
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17th December 2008, 14:37	#5
kapilsharma80 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 255 Thanked: 102 Times	rajiv, check the engine oil quatity with the help of dip stick. top up in case required and take it to service centre IMMEDIATELY.
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17th December 2008, 14:42	#6
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 334 Times View My Garage	Another cause might be coz of your oil stainer not pulling sufficient oil. Do check your underbody of the car & see whether your car has hit anything below particularly oil sump.
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17th December 2008, 16:15	#8
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Thank you all.. Have to visit service station @kapil Just poured new can of mobil melvac, so i think oil must not be a problem. But i suspect. When removing the fuel filter, mechanic caught the diesel from diesel line ( not to waste them) and stored in a empty 'sheenlac NC thinner' bottle. But i didnt check whether the bottle is clean or not. After fixing new filter, he poured same diesel into it. so i think it must be wrong. @ sushrutha No chance of oil sump damage. since after and before oil servic, no bad roads , by the way, before oil service, the engine mal function light was fine (not glowing while running). only after service, this happend. Last edited by rajivanoj : 17th December 2008 at 16:22.
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17th December 2008, 16:24	#9
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	dont worry but before you drive on you need to check the engine oil level and also if there is any leak..the CEL comes on for various reasons of which some are very harmless.(not all) so first check the oil level and if its of go get your car checked on the hi scan device.
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17th December 2008, 16:35	#10
Strangerintown BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 241 Thanked: 190 Times	That is the diesel filter sedimenter warning light. Atleast it is the same symbol as in my Safari and I'm assuming the diesel lancer comes with a similar fuel filter with sediment collection system. You will need to clear the sediment / water from the fuel filter. Most diesel cars have a sedimenter in the fuel filter these days. It might be just a coincidence that the sedimenter warning came on after the oil change.
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17th December 2008, 22:13	#12
mura BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 219 Thanked: 108 Times	There is a Platic tap under the diesel filter , undo that and let the seprated water out. The light will then go off.
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17th December 2008, 23:41	#13
Maneesh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kottayam Posts: 25 Thanked: 0 Times	Fuel Filter Warning This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started.If it lights up while the engine is running means that water has accumulated inside the the fuel filter, solution is simple my frnd,remove the water from fuel filter. if still that light is ON..pls check ur entire fuel line with a Mits Service center. This Warning light has no relation with your engine oil parameters.....Nothing to worry. I faced a similar pblm with my Lancer Lxd & solved it successfully.
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18th December 2008, 11:50	#14
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Thanks all.. I have asked mechanic to remove the plastic sensor cap under filter and clean , then again refit it. Now its working fine. Thanks to all. With the help of you people, i have found the cause of problem and asked to rectify it. Else i would have paid hundreds, for what mechanics say.
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