Yellow Engine Light - What does it mean ?

[skyloon]

Today the light came on during ride home from work. Can i find whats wrong without going to the dealer ?

[Diny]

Do you mean the "service engine soon" light? Also known as SES light?

Yes, there is a way of finding out what is wrong with your car without going to the dealer. You need a Peake Tool.

[RoundelM5]

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...UCT_ID=FCX2-16

[Diny]

That one may not be the best choice if he has a MY2000 or MY99, though.

[RoundelM5]

Oops, there is a different model for earlier models. Turner also has is

[skyloon]

Its the light that looks like an engine block , under the fuel guage .

[Diny]

No such thing in my car. Did European cars have different icons? Hmmm

[Ashok Arora]

Yes, in the US the symbols are words but in Europe they are symbols.

It sounds like the Lambda sensor could be acting up. Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? Worth taking it into a dealer to download the codes and get a diagnosis.

[MarkQC]

Uh, that symbol usually means = $ ₤ €

[skyloon]

Thanks everyone for your help. Mark i stayed at tha Sofitel Quellenhof last year on my way to Bavaria in the beast, not too far from you.