Dash warning lights

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TouringMatt
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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:35 pm

Anyone got a link to what dash warning lights are what?

Looked in the Haynes but cant find owt, did a Google and new/old forum search and cant find owt either!

Had one flash up very briefly today - red one that i think looks like this superb picture i just drew :P

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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:39 pm

I think that's the one that tells you when it's sunny... that's why it's hardly ever on... :wink:
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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:23 pm

:lol:

ok, been out and had another look, looks a bit more like this

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Its not lit up normally, only when the engine cranks over - comes on then fades out as the engine starts

Any ideas ? :roll:

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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:44 pm

Brake pad wear warning light... brake pads are getting low dude.
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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:49 pm

that light started flashing on my car but the pads were fine, it was a sensor that was buggered, so i just took the bulb out! :D
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Post Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:16 pm

Coolio - cars having a week of intensive work this week, completely renewing the rear brakes amongst other things so will find out if its those, and im changing front springs so i will give the fronts a looksy too :D

Thanks guys :D