stevie_b Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 This post is just to pass on my experience to others really. I've been trying to track down an error detected by the engine management system: the red warning triangle appeared (the one in the rev counter), but the orange engine icon light didn't light as well. Once I'd put a bulb into the relevent slot for the orange light, the bulb still didn't light. Turns out that the engine light (at least on my car) doesn't light up at all when the car's immobilised. Since I was fiddling around with the dash whilst doing this, the immobiliser had well and truly timed out, leaving me scratching my head wondering why the orange light wasn't lit (I was considering dodgy solder joints: I've done my homework!), when all the time all I needed to do was turn the immobiliser off. Hey presto, orange light appears on ignition sequence, allowing me to pull off the error code from it. Hope this helps someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I have been pulling my hair out for about a week now trying to get the damn "Check Engine" light to work. Bulb moves, soldering iron, multimeter etc and you kindly posted the answer!!! Now for the OBD check... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'll just go and update the FAQ, nice one -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanks guys! That's really made my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboss Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 does any one knows how to turn of the airbag light?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 does any one knows how to turn of the airbag light?? See HERE for instructions how to reset your airbag warning light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboss Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 i got the abs light on why?how can i turn it of plz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboss Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 i got the airbag light on because of a accidant?how can i turn it of plz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 i got the abs light on why?how can i turn it of plz? This usually means that the ECU is not receiving a signal from one of the wheel sensors, if this happens the ECU will disable the ABS completely. If you've had an accident, it may be that the sensor or connection to the ECU is damaged, you really should get it checked by a mechanic as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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