Q: engine and transmition signs on the dashboard..

asked by on November 29, 2016

Hello,following your reply to my initial question, I had a full tune up with oil change done at the Saab dealership, There after, the engine sign kept appearing on and off on the Sid, information on the dashboard. In addition, the transmit ion sign also keep coming on, and when I move the ignition key, it goes away. When I start the car next time, the engine and transmit ion signs show up again. Thank you for your kind reply.

My car has 37000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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