If an indicator light Red goes off on the Opel Omega, it's never a very good omen. It is quite common for an indicator light to be lit when there is a simple bad contact . However, the malfunction may really be present. Before going to a garage, it is essential to know several parameters. Where does the malfunction of this indicator light come from? What does the red tint of the indicator light reveal? It is necessary to go around the subject.
Red light on an Opel Omega: what is its meaning?
To understand the danger due to an indicator light, it is possible to compare it with a traffic light. The color codes are similar. In the case of a red indicator light on the dashboard of the Opel Omega, you can't drive. This red light implies a real danger . This is a constant that is found in all of the car ranges. However, a red indicator light does not necessarily mean that it is compulsory to carry out a repair. For example, when you fail to remove the handbrake, a red warning light may flicker. Small reminder essential, it's really normal that the indicator lights come on when your Opel Omega is turned on. If the indicator light has not disappeared after 5 seconds, it means that our malfunction is present.
The most common red lights:
- Braking mechanism concern . It happens that it is only the handbrake still activated. When the hand brake is clearly not active, you will have to go to a mechanic, it happens that the brakes of the Opel Omega no longer work.
- Battery indicator . The battery in the Opel Omega is potentially out of service. When you still manage to turn on your vehicle, you will have to drive 30 minutes to recharge the battery. If the warning light no longer disappears, the fault probably comes from the alternator or its belt.
- Engine oil pressure warning light . Sometimes the engine oil level in the Opel Omega is not enough. In this case, turn off your car directly. Do not top up the level if the engine block is boiling.
- Coolant sight glass. You will have to shut down the engine of your Opel Omega quickly enough. Your coolant is probably overheated. This can cause extremely serious motor problems. Wait for the engine block to cool down then you must go to a garage for further diagnosis.
Problems with indicator lights will sometimes be linked to poor electrical connections. When your Opel Omega has no malfunctions, we advise you to locate the sensors related to this malfunction and to check their proper functioning. That said, don't forget that a red warning light implies a serious and dangerous malfunction. Be careful!