dashboard lights on

[rossd]

my oil service light has come on, theres oil in, not long since did oil and filter change, i even topped it up to make sure.

Also, since i bought the car the inspection light has been on, the previous owner says he did the services himself, i had it serviced by a mechanic whose a friend when i bought it but we never did the light. ( At this point the light was green)

In the past 2 weeks or so it has changed from green to yellow, and then yellow to red.

I assumed this light meant that a service is due but does it mean something is wrong or anything like that?

help would be much appreciated

Ross.

[mariamu]

No mate, just need to reset the light, so you kow when the next oil change is due. need to do mine is been on as well but its not cousin any problem if you dont turn them off

[rossd]

been looking it today when driving
The inspection light changes from yellow to red, and then back later on.

Anyone have any idea of this?

Going to get the lights reset and see what i happens i think

[jamie323i]

Could be the SI board,do a search on this,they can do all sorts of funny things with the dash lights!

[jamie323i]

Sorry meant to say the batteries in the SI board,they can leak and ruin the back of the board,hence making the dash lights play up.
Not trying to scare you,could just need re-setting,but is a very probable cause.

[Brianmoooore]

Once the red service LED is on, it should stay on until reset. If it changes back to yellow or anything else, or the lights do odd things after being reset, then the most probable cause is failing batteries on the SI board.
If these failing batteries are left in place, other symptoms will develop, and they will leak, destroying the board.
Easily changed, if you know how to use a soldering iron.

[rossd]

i haven't changed the batteries on the board so im going to get it reset, i know someone who has the equipment or tool

If this fails il try the batteries
Thanks for the help guys much appreciated

Ross.

[Brianmoooore]

The "equipment or tool" is 6 inches of wire!

[toecutter666]

where do you put this six inches of wire mr moooore?

[Brianmoooore]

One end in pin 7 of the diagnostic socket, the other end to a good earth, turn the ignition on until the lights reset.

[toecutter666]

Thankyou, will attempt this tomorrow