On the dashboard of your Volvo P1800 appears a teardrop shaped witness. This is a question that has already puzzled us all. It is indeed very common for LEDs to light up when ostensibly everything is fine. Or in some cases, your Volvo P1800 has a malfunction, your lights are on but you don't know what they mean. However, the indicators with a drop of water exist on a large number of vehicles, but the meanings change according to the models and Manufacturers . Unfortunately, sometimes the lights go off only because of electronic malfunctions, while there is no malfunction. We will first of all discover how to assimilate the level of importance of the seers. Indeed, the color or the location of the indicators differ depending on the extent of the malfunction. In a further step, we will see what these indicators correspond to on your Volvo P1800.Volvo-P1800

The importance of the indicators on your Volvo P1800.

Before trying to understand what this indicator light is on, we will have to understand if it is very important or not. At this level, the manufacturers have practically all applied the same operation. Here is a list to understand.

  • Red or flashing light : Check it out right away. Indeed, this is a relatively important problem, in general an engine malfunction. Stop driving as soon as possible and go to the garage closest to your location.
  • Yellow or orange light : Your Volvo P1800 has a malfunction to be checked fairly quickly. You can still drive hundreds of kilometers, but in the long run the malfunction can get worse. So you have to take care of it.
  • Green, white or blue light : No malfunction, your Volvo P1800 is fine. These indicators signify either that a function is active, or various information, or that lights are activated, etc. No worries in this case.

What is the drop indicator on your Volvo P1800

To be sure that we are talking about the same warning light, we are going to discover what dysfunction is sometimes linked to this drop of water. Again, the indicators may be different depending on the date of circulation.

  • Coolant temperature problem on your Volvo P1800: Your mechanism is too hot because the temperature of the coolant is also too hot. Usually there is a thermometer symbolized on the indicator. First of all it is necessary to switch off the engine so that the vehicle drops in temperature. Check the amount of fluid only when the engine is cold. It is best to wait a few minutes. Then replenish the coolant level. If the malfunction returns quickly, it means that the malfunction comes from somewhere else. In this case, it is advisable to go to a car repairer.
  • Engine oil pressure problem . If ever it is really this seer in question, he usually has a jerrycan symbolized on the icon. This indicator generally means that the levels will have to be redone. If ever it is necessary, add the correct liquid to your Volvo P1800. You can get them in car garages or in a large area. If the malfunction does not go away and the light stays on, the problem can be significant in fact do not hesitate to go to a garage. This malfunction can really damage your engine.
  • It's time to drain of your Volvo P1800. In reality, a large number of vehicles operate in this way. When a mechanic makes a drain, he must as a rule reset the drain counter to zero. This indicator comes on automatically after a number of km traveled. Usually the icon represents a drop of water with a container underneath. If so, no fear.

To conclude on the drop indicator on the Volvo P1800

You now know the importance of LEDs, but also the problem that can be linked. However, if you want to be sure, it is best to check in the manuel of your Volvo P1800. Note that it is also possible to find the manual on this site. Enjoy the road, and be careful!