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Question posted by sher5m on September 21st, 2015

Engine Shaped Light Is On, What Could That Mean To My 2005 Saturn Ion?

the engine shaped light came on what does it mean? My oil is checked and okay, my brake fluid, radiator have all been checked okay. What does this light mean?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 21st, 2015 3:03 PM

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It just means that the ecu has detected an engine fault. I suggest taking it to a repair shop at your earliest convenience.

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