Instrument Panel Lamps
EPA10 Instrument Panel Lamps
The EPA10/GHG14/GHG17 instrument panel lamps are
explained below:
Amber Warning Lamp
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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Amber Warning Lamp (AWL)
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Indicates a fault with the
engine controls.
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Vehicle can be driven to
end of shift. Call for service.
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| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (bulb check).
- When an electronic system
fault occurs. (Fault should be diagnosed as soon as possible.)
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- Diagnostic request switch
is used to activate the AWL to flash inactive codes. (EPA07 function
only.)
- Flashes last 90 seconds
before idle shutdown if programmed for override.
- Flashes when idle shutdown
or the optimized idle shutdown occurs.
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Red Stop Lamp
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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Red Stop Lamp (RSL)
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Indicates a major engine
fault that may result in engine damage. Engine derate and/or shutdown
sequence will be initiated.
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Move the vehicle to the
nearest safe location and shut down the engine. Call for service.
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| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (bulb check).
- A potential engine damaging
fault is detected.
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- Flashes when engine protection
shutdown occurs.
- Diagnostic request switch
is used to activate the RSL to flash active codes. (EPA07 function
only).
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Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Lamp
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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Diesel Particulate Filter
Regeneration Lamp
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Solid yellow indicates a
regeneration is required. Blinking yellow, derate and/or shutdown
are possible as soot load continues to increase. Lamp will shut off
during parked regeneration.
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Lamp Solid - regeneration
is required. Lamp Flashing- regeneration is required immediately.
|
| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (bulb check).
- Regeneration is required.
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When a regeneration is required immediately (if the lamp flashing
is ignored), a derate and/or shutdown could occur.
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High Exhaust System Temperature Lamp
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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High Exhaust System Temperature
(HEST) Lamp
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Lamp is yellow. Indicates
exhaust temperature is above a preset limit and unit is operating
at low vehicle speed (below 5 mph [8 kph]). When the engine speed
is elevated for a parked regeneration, lamp will flash once every
10 seconds.
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Vehicle can be driven. Lamp
solid for an extended period (Longer than 40 Minutes) - call for service.
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| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (bulb check).
- Vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) outlet temperature
is greater than 525° C (977° F).
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Flashes every 10 seconds when the Selective Catalytic Reduction
( SCR Catalyst) is not up to temperature.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
|

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
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Yellow lamp Indicates a
failure of an Emission Control device. May illuminate at the same
time as the Amber Warning Lamp.
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Vehicle can be driven to
end of the shift. Call for service.
|
| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (a bulb check)
- For any emission related
fault (light out when the fault is inactive)
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Never flashes
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Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor Lamp: Fuel Filter Failed
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor
(FFRS) Lamp
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Yellow lamp Indicates that
the fuel filter is restricted and needs to be serviced. May illuminate
at the same time as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and Amber
Warning Lamp (AWL)
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Service soon
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| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (a bulb check).
- Fuel filter needs service.
|
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Water-In-Fuel Lamp (WIF)
| Lamp |
Lamp Name |
Description |
Results |
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Water-In-Fuel (WIF) Lamp
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Yellow lamp indicates that
the fuel water separator has reached its capacity and needs to be
drained.
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Engine water separator must
be drained or an engine derate will occur.
|
| Lamp Solid |
Lamp Flashing |
- At the start of every
ignition cycle (a bulb check).
- Water separator has
reached it maximum capacity.
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Document Number: 0000022375
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-05
Topic Publication Date: 2025-12-03