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What to do if the exhaust gas warning light comes on?
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The exhaust gas warning light indicates that there is an anomaly in the car's emissions. We can try a forced regeneration of the fap to see if the warning light goes out, otherwise the particulate filter is likely to be replaced in its entirety.
Posted on: 31 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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