Seeing warning lights in your Mini can be worrying, especially if you're unsure what they mean. These lights are there to alert you to a potential issue that needs attention—so don’t ignore them and hope they’ll disappear on their own.
In this week’s blog, we’ll go over the different warning lights that may appear in your Mini, explain what they mean, and what actions you should take. We’ll also let you know when there’s no need to worry.
An amber or orange warning light in your Mini typically signals low oil pressure. If your Mini still uses the original oil pressure switch, this light will come on when the pressure drops below 7 psi.
When it should light up: This light should illuminate when you turn on the ignition and go off immediately once the engine is running.
What to do if it stays on: If this light stays on while the engine is running, it means the oil pressure is dangerously low, and your engine could be at risk of failure. This issue needs urgent attention—get it checked out right away!
A red warning light in your Mini is related to the alternator or dynamo not charging the battery.
When it should light up: It should illuminate when you switch on the ignition and turn off once the engine is running.
What to do if it lights up while driving
If the light stays on while the engine is running, it could indicate several issues, such as:
A green warning light shows that your Mini's indicators or hazard lights are in use.
When it should light up: It should flash in time with the indicators or hazard warning lights. This is purely informational—no need to worry unless it fails to flash.
The blue warning light indicates that the main beam headlights are on.
When it should light up: This light should come on when you select the main beam headlights.
We hope this guide helps you better understand what your Mini’s warning lights are telling you. Remember, these lights are an important part of your Mini’s diagnostic system and should never be ignored.
If you need further advice or assistance, feel free to reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable team at sales@minisport.com or call us at 01282 778731. We’re here to help!
