When a warning light comes on that means that there is a potential problem about to occur. The way cars are computerized now a days,the warning light put the car in what technician call limp mode. It will compensate other features so that you don't get stranded. A warning light is to tell you to go get it checked ASAP. The longer that it is driven in this mode the more problems can occur.
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