Ever caught your Audi showing a strange dashboard warning light suddenly while roaming around your favorite Green Bay street? A red, orange, or just a mysterious one? That’s quite alarming, and constantly thinking about what has now happened to my Audi is again highly frustrating and enough to ruin your day.
Well, besides all your thoughts and frustrations, just make up your mind that those warning lights are just alerting you about some issues, and once you figure out and resolve those, everything is gonna be alright again. In this blog, we discuss what the dashboard warning lights mean and how to respond if one appears.
Understanding Your Audi Dashboard Warning Lights
Audi vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors and warning lights. Additionally, each light serves a specific purpose. Thus, we explain those lights clearly by sharing knowledge from real cars and real people we see every day.
Red Warning Light
As red is the color of emergency, a red warning light signals urgent issues that require immediate action. If your vehicle is showing a red alert, it’s mostly telling you to “Stop!” ASAP.
Over the past few days, an Audi A4 was brought to our auto shop with an illuminated red oil can light. The owner was smart and didn’t do anything other than get the car straight to us. We checked the oil level and pressure and found that the oil level is dangerously low. We topped up the engine oil and ran diagnostics to ensure the engine isn’t affected.
If you see a red warning light, stop your vehicle safely, consult the owner’s manual, and contact us immediately. Never continue to drive with a red light on, as it could only worsen your Audi’s condition.
Check Engine Light
This light indicates all engine management and exhaust issues. It can mean something simple, such as a loose gas cap, or something urgent, such as engine misfires.
We see these check-engine lights on Audis almost every week. Whether it popped up due to a faulty sensor or severe engine malfunctions, our advanced diagnostics quickly pinpoint the problem, making it easier for us to fix the issue and save our customers time and worry.
If the light remains steady, schedule a visit with us soon so we can read the error codes stored in your car’s computer system and let you know precisely what is wrong. But if the light starts flashing, it’s urgent—contact us immediately.
Brake Warning Light
Brake warning lights can be red or yellow. Either means you need to pay attention, as losing control of the brakes while driving is too dangerous and can cause road crashes.
A regular Audi TT owner recently came to our repair center after noticing a blinking brake light. We immediately checked the entire brake system and found the brake fluid extremely low and the pads worn. We added the recommended fluid to the tank up to the correct level and replaced the pads the same day.
Therefore, whenever you see a brake warning light on the dashboard, whether steady or flickering, don’t wait. Bring your car to us, and let us handle it. Your car’s brake system is your primary safety feature.
Coolant Temperature Light – Warning: Overheating
If you see a warning symbol depicting a thermometer in water glowing blue (cold) or red (hot), pay attention. This is because the red light indicates your Audi is overheating.
Once, we recall dealing with an Audi S5 that had to be towed to us with this light blazing. The owner continued driving even after seeing the red symbol. Eventually, the engine repeatedly overheated, so we performed an engine rebuild to get everything back on track.
If the coolant temperature light glows red, stop there. Call us, and remember not to take chances with your vehicle’s engine.
Keep Your Audi Away from All the Dashboard Alerts with Us
Dashboard warning lights can be alarming, 
but they are alerts that your Audi is experiencing an issue and needs help. At our Dell’s Service Center, located in Green Bay, WI, we see these lights every day and know exactly what to do. So, why risk your safety or end up with more extensive repairs when we are here to help you? Bring your Audi to our friendly, expert team if any of these warning lights appear on your dashboard; we will ensure you and your vehicle are safe and happy in the long run.
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