Ford Transit car warning lights, car warning symbols such as engine management light, ABS light, airbag light this guide will help you. We have created this Ford Transit dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning signs on your dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Ford trouble codes and clear the warning light for good.
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Ford Transit Mk4 check engine warning light - if the engine symbol is illuminated in your Ford Transit, it means there is a malfunctions within this system and it needs to be diagnosed. The fault more often than not could be because of a faulty sensor, for example a MAF, MAP sensor, camshaft sensor, crank sensor, O2 Lambda sensor etc. You can diagnose the fault yourself by using the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader diagnostic kit. It will allow you to read the fault codes, and then clear the fault codes and turn off the engine light in your Ford Transit.
Ford Transit Mk4 ABS warning light - the ABS symbol in your Ford Transit will illuminate if there is a fault in this system. Generally the ABS light will illuminate along with the traction/ESP and brake ! warning lights. If this happens you will probably have a faulty ABS sensor. There is an ABS sensor on each wheel. There is also a chance it could be a faulty ABS pump or ABS module - this would be more expensive to replace. To diagnose the fault ABS system you can use the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader kit which will read the ABS fault codes, and allow you to erase the codes and turn off the ABS light in your Ford Transit.
Ford Transit Mk4 airbag warning light - the airbag symbol in your Ford Transit will illuminate if there is a fault or broken connection somewhere in the system. If the airbag light is ON, then the system is disabled and will not protect you incase of impact so it is very important to get this looked at straight away. You can diagnose airbag system faults with the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader kit which will allow you to read & reset the trouble codes, and then allow you to turn off the airbag light in your Ford Transit.
Ford Transit Mk4 live data - to get live data from your Ford Transit we recommend using the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader. It will give you live data in real format and graphing from different sections such as air intake temperature, coolant temperature, transmission temperature, o2 sensor 1, 2 3 & 4, RPM, fuel trim, indicator lamp status, throttle position & much more.
Ford Transit Mk4 transmission powertrain warning light - this is the transmission gearbox warning light which will illuminate if there is a serious fault in this system. To diagnose faults in this system use the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader kit. With this kit you can read & clear fault codes and warning lights from the dashboard.
Ford Transit Mk4 glowplugs pre heating warning light - the glowplugs symbol will illuminate when the ignition is switched on but the warning light should turn off after a few seconds. You should only start the engine when this symbol has turned off. If the light remains on for an extended period of time, or does not turn off at all it means you have a fault in this system. It could mean a faulty set of glow plugs need to be replaced, or it could mean that the glowplug module is faulty. To diagnose where the fault it you should use the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader kit. With this kit you can diagnose and reset the fault codes, and turn off the warning light manually. This is a common fault and changing the glowplugs is often overlooked when servicing the vehicle, it can also contribute to starting problems when the vehicle is cold.
Ford Transit Mk4 water in fuel warning light - this symbol means that water has leaked into the fuel filter. You should drain the fuel filer as your earliest opportunity.
Ford Transit Mk4 UP arrow - the UP arrow symbol will illuminate when you need to shift up a gear. It gives you this indication so you can acheive better fuel consumption.
Ford Transit Mk4 start stop warning light - this symbol will illuminate to let you know that the engine has automatically stopped. It will start to flash when the engine needs to restart.
Ford Transit Mk4 service spanner wrench warning light - indicates that the oil needs to be changed. Once you have changed your oil you will need to have this warning light reset. To reset this light in your Ford Transit you will need to use the Ford iCarsoft FD-II kit.
Ford Transit Mk4 oil warning light - the oil symbol in your Ford Transit indicated a malfunction within this system. You should pull over and check your oil level. If the level is low please top up to prevent damage to your engine. If the oil level was fine it could be that the oil level sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced. Double check with your local Ford workshop or garage.
Ford Transit Mk4 hill start assist warning light - this light will illuminate when active. If the system does not turn on when hillstart would be nessesary it indicates a fault in the system and should be checked out.
Ford Transit Mk4 ESP stability control warning light - the ESP stability symbol will flash when driving over surfaces with poor traction such as snow,gravel, ice or slippery wet roads. If the light is on during normal driving conditions it indicates a fault in this system. You can diagnose faults in this system by using the iCarsot i920 Ford OBD Code Reader to rear & reset fault codes and turn off the ESP stability light in your Ford Transit.
Ford Transit Mk4 battery warning light - the battery symbol illuminates if there is a fault within the charging system. Do not assume that the battery is faulty, it could be another issue within the charging system so have it checked out by a professional.
Ford Transit Mk4 brake warning light - the brake symbol illuminates when the handbrake is in the ON position. If the handbrake is OFF, but the light remains on please check your brake fluid level and top up as required. This sybol might also illuminate with the ABS & ESP warning lights in this case see the ABS section above.
Ford Transit Mk4 cruise control - indicates that the cruise control system is active.
Ford Transit Mk4 brake pads warning light - the brake pads symbol will illuminate when the sensor detects that the brake pads need to be replaced.
Ford Transit Mk4 door open - this symbol illuminates if a door is still open.
