I have a warning light on my dash that I am not sure what it is for. I have a 1996 Toyota Vista and the light looks a bit like a muffler with heat waves coming off it. Does anyone please know what this could be for! I have googled but can't find it. Car is an import and I have manual but can't find the symbol in there even if I was able to read japanese lol. TIA
dunedin_moto,
Dec 10, 6:19am
Catalytic converter light.
a18a,
Dec 10, 6:19am
it's telling you the catalytic is getting too hot. is the light on all the time or does it only come on after the motor's running!
kazgirl,
Dec 10, 6:21am
Is the first time I have seen it. Have just put in new starter motor as last one was kapput and went to start car but that light was on so thought best find out what it means
dunedin_moto,
Dec 10, 6:21am
Either blocked or a stuffed sensor. Most likely blocked. Easiest fix is getting an exhaust shop to cut it out and replace with plain pipe or a resonator. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter
dunedin_moto,
Dec 10, 6:23am
If you get the cat removed, tell the exhaust shop you want it. Worth decent money as scrap
chebry,
Dec 10, 6:25am
Just check you didnt accidently knock the wre loose from the sensor while replacing the starter
dunedin_moto,
Dec 10, 6:33am
Good point
kazgirl,
Dec 10, 6:44am
Cool thanks guys will check that too
savanna71,
Dec 10, 6:48am
Its the "trade in light' letting you know its time for a trade in
kazgirl,
Dec 10, 6:57am
I reckon lol.just want to get car going reliably then will sell it. Has been great car till now and still done very low km too
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