Place it near the start of a car scene, just before the problem is shown, then follow it with a bell ding for a clear payoff or a dun dun dun sting when the fault turns out to be serious.
About this sound
This is a roughly seven-second Nissan and Infiniti chime, a clear electronic tone that repeats in a steady, measured pattern. It feels instantly familiar and mildly insistent, like a polite reminder that needs a quick response. It comes from the warning chime used in those vehicles.