# What does the engine management light mean?

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**It means the engine control unit has stored a fault code. A steady amber light means get it checked soon; a flashing light means stop driving and get it looked at, because a misfire can destroy the catalytic converter. The only way to know the cause is to read the code.**

Common triggers are oxygen and mass airflow sensors, EGR valves, ignition coils, and, on diesels, the DPF. A diagnostic health check reads the stored code and the live data behind it, which is what separates a real diagnosis from a guess at a parts swap.

## In more detail

Common triggers are oxygen and mass airflow sensors, EGR valves, ignition coils, and, on diesels, the DPF. A diagnostic health check reads the stored code and the live data behind it, which is what separates a real diagnosis from a guess at a parts swap.

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