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Warning lights – Mehran EFI

What each light in the meter means, how serious it is, and what to do. Most lights come on for a few seconds when you turn the key to ON — that is a bulb check and is normal.

Stop safely nowGet it checked soonInformation only

Charging system warning light

Red Stop safely now
What it meansThe battery is not being charged (alternator, belt or wiring fault).
Fitted onSuzuki Mehran (EFI, Euro II)
What to doSwitch off A/C, blower and radio. Stop safely and check the drive belt. Get the charging system checked before the battery runs flat.

Brake system warning light

Red Stop safely now
What it meansParking brake is not released, or the brake fluid has fallen below the MIN level.
Fitted onSuzuki Mehran (EFI, Euro II)
What to doRelease the parking brake. If it stays on, stop in a safe place and check the brake fluid. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft.

Check engine light (MIL)

Amber Get it checked soon
What it meansA problem in the emission control system. It comes on at key ON as a check.
Fitted onEFI models only (about 2012 on, Euro II). Carburettor Mehrans do not have it.
What to doGet it scanned soon at a workshop that has a multi-brand scanner, or use the scanner guide on this page. If it flashes, drive gently and get it checked at once.

Low fuel warning light

Amber Get it checked soon◔ double-check
What it meansThe fuel tank is nearly empty.
Fitted onSome cars only; many show just the fuel gauge
What to doFill up soon. Running dry can damage the fuel pump and catalytic converter.
SourceUstadFix owner notes

Not on this car

Not on the Mehran: no ABS, airbag, power-steering, seat-belt or temperature warning light (some cars have a temperature gauge). Carburettor Mehrans have only the oil, battery, handbrake and indicator lights.

Scanner guide

Scanner guide: Mehran EFI

The Mehran EFI needs the right tool: cheap phone dongles often do not work on Pak Suzukis.

ELM327 v1.5 (PIC18F25K80 chip) or Vgate iCar Pro + SZ Viewer app
Often works

Best phone option for Pak Suzukis. Get SZ Viewer only from Google Play or malykh.com.

Workshop with a multi-brand scanner (Launch, ThinkCar, Enercon)
Works best

Good auto electricians in Pakistan scan these cars every day. Easiest choice.

Cheap ELM327 "v2.1" clone + Torque / Car Scanner
Usually fails

Pairs with the phone but often cannot talk to the Suzuki engine computer.

Where is the socket: Not confirmed in our sources for this car. A workshop can show you where it is.

What it can read:

  • Engine (check-engine light) fault codes.

Good to know:

  • Carburettor Mehran (before EFI, about 2012): it cannot be scanned. There is no useful OBD, so faults are found with mechanical and electrical checks.
  • Some owners found a plain ELM327 did not connect to the Mehran EFI; a workshop scanner is the safest choice.
  • No scanner needed for the oil, battery or handbrake light: they come from a simple switch or sensor. Check the oil level, drive belt / battery terminals and brake fluid first.

Source: UstadFix owner notes · PakWheels: Mehran Euro II owners (ELM327 did not connect) · PakWheels: ELM327 works with SZ Viewer A1 on Suzuki cars · SZ Viewer A1 (Google Play)

Symbols are our own drawings and may look slightly different from your meter. Not every car has every light; it depends on grade and options.