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Title: light came on ?
Post by: alancdavis on February 8, 2009, 12:33

Just had a light come on on the dash,,,,,righthand clock,,,,,,three lights at the bottom,,,,the one that came on looks like a little engine,,,,,what is this ment to show ??

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: Tem on February 8, 2009, 12:44

Quote from: "alancdavis"Just had a light come on on the dash,,,,,righthand clock,,,,,,three lights at the bottom,,,,the one that came on looks like a little engine,,,,,what is this ment to show ??

That's the CEL/Check Engine Light, which indicates dozens of issues and you should get the error code read before guessing anything.

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: alancdavis on February 8, 2009, 12:50

Oh dear,,,,how do I do that ?

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: MR2 New Boy on February 8, 2009, 13:10

You need to find someone local who has a code reader. Lots of members have them and there is a list on the forum.
MrT will also read it for you but will charge about £50 s:scared: :scared: s:scared:

If you are in York I think the closest member with a reader is Wabbitkilla (not sure how close that is though)

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: Anonymous on February 8, 2009, 13:48

I have a similar light that comes on (Red) but this seems to go out once the engine is running, is this serious also?

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: MR2 New Boy on February 8, 2009, 13:57

Les as far as I know if the engine light is red then is is VERY Serious and the car should not be driven (mrT told me this). However if the light is not staying on then I'm not sure what the problem is. How long does it take before it goes out?

Are you sure it is the engine light and not the oil light?

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: Tem on February 8, 2009, 16:15

Quote from: "Les"I have a similar light that comes on (Red) but this seems to go out once the engine is running, is this serious also?

There is no red engine light.

Alternator light? Oil pressure light? You really should check your owners manual about these. s;) ;) s;)

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: kentsmudger on February 8, 2009, 16:26

(http://www.aroundhawaii.com/assets/articles/2007/03/709/images/DSCN0659.jpg)?

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: enid_b on February 8, 2009, 16:52

Quote from: "kentsmudger"(http://www.aroundhawaii.com/assets/articles/2007/03/709/images/DSCN0659.jpg)?

i dont get it kent?

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Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: Anonymous on February 8, 2009, 17:29

Quote from: "enid_b"
Quote from: "kentsmudger"(http://www.aroundhawaii.com/assets/articles/2007/03/709/images/DSCN0659.jpg)?

i dont get it kent?

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What is she pulling? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Title: Re: light came on ?
Post by: kentsmudger on February 8, 2009, 17:37

Quote from: "Les"
Quote from: "enid_b"
Quote from: "kentsmudger"(Pilates.pic)?

i dont get it kent?

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What is she pulling? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Exactly! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

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