Light on dashboard

2008 Vauxhall Tigra 14
Car: Vauxhall Tigra
Year: 2008
Variant: 14
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
A light has come on my dashboard which is an outline of a car with a spanner through it. My car has lost power so what could this be. My car is petrol not diesel.
Problem added: Feb 21, 2017 (7 years ago)
It is the engine management light which indicates a fault and needs checked out with diagnostic equipment to see what the fault is .
Answered Feb 21, 2017 (7 years ago)
Service vehicle soon

" The car with a spanner dashboard warning light informs the driver that they need to service / have their vehicle checked soon. If the light illuminate whilst the engine is running, there may be a fault with the engine or transmission
electronics. Electronics will run in emergency mode. fuel consumption may increase and vehicle handling may be impaired. If the light flashes with the ignition switched on, it signifies a fault with the immobiliser system. "
Answered Feb 21, 2017 (7 years ago)

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