Warning Light On Dash - Engine Management?

[kebrina]

The light referred to in the Seat Alhambra manual as Exhaust gas indicator  has lit up on my dash and remains steadily lit (no flashing). Now, I used to get this in my old Punto, and it would go out on it's own when I filled up with nice fresh petrol. My Galaxy is regularly serviced (though it is due now) and hardly driven lately. Could this light be on as a result of me not having refueled since Easter - maybe it's sucking through sediment? At present I'm doing two 2-mile trips a week (walking whilst the weather is nice!) If it is looking to be something more serious I'll need to get it sorted... but am considering doing away with the car all together. Any advice gratefully received x

[seatkid]

Could be a misfire has triggered it. If the fault clears, it takes a day or two and a few restarts before it clears the light IIRC.

 

Check your spark plugs/leads/coilpaks are all in good condition and working properly.

[kebrina]

Thanks for that - it has cleared itself after a few more restarts. Good to know it resets itself - at least I know it's nothing serious, and I ought to just use the bloody car a bit more!