Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I really need to give the car a thorough road test but on Dragoncol it happened for a split second and whilst overtaking tonight I have had the main (!) light on for a split second. Some of the othe lights in the middle of the dash came on but they went off before could see them. On my way home. Boosted heavily twice and there were no lights on at all. Seems to happen on uneven ground so could be TC related? I will check for error codes when I get time but I am confused as to why it would happpen. Car seems fine and has never missed a beat. Opinions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 brake fluid for main light anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 brake fluid for main light anyway Checked the BF on Dragoncol and she is as full as can be. Tonight I was on a flat piece of road with a bumpy section as I gunned it. The lights all came on a disappeared as soon as I let off the loud pedal. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Happened to me a few times. Oil level warning in my case. which brings up the ! Aswell. Topped it up and it stoppe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Sounds like Martin may need to pop over, I was thinking it was brake fluid when you mentioned it on Dragoncol as I had the same issue, topped the fluid up literally a tad and it sorted it, the sensor is very sensitive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Happened to me a few times. Oil level warning in my case. which brings up the ! Aswell. Topped it up and it stoppe Oil level if anything seems slightly high on the stick. Autobox fluid seems high too but I am sure I need to check it while the engine is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Power steering fluid? Just to rule it out (not sure there's a sensor on it though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Sounds like Martin may need to pop over, I was thinking it was brake fluid when you mentioned it on Dragoncol as I had the same issue, topped the fluid up literally a tad and it sorted it, the sensor is very sensitive lol This only happens under acceleration. It did come on a couple of months ago when braking hard into a bend with Ian Ian and Ste D in the car. I just thought it was the weight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) No adverse effects when it happens? If you are getting more than one light coming on its not the brake fluid level. Edited October 23, 2012 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Boost cut maybe? Not sure on the spec of your car. But that would throw an error and ties in with the boost thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 This only happens under acceleration. It did come on a couple of months ago when braking hard into a bend with Ian Ian and Ste D in the car. I just thought it was the weight.... The more you describe it the more it sounds exactly what happened to mine with the brake fluid as when I floored the fluid was pushed back (and dipped below the sensor) and then on harsh braking it happened again as the fluid was pushed forward (and dipped below the sensor again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 No adverse effects when it happens? If you are getting more than one light coming on its not the brake fluid level. I will need to see it again to be sure. The middle triangle only came on for a split second but I thought there was a yellow light in the middle. Boost cut maybe? Not sure on the spec of your car. But that would throw an error and ties in with the boost thing. Car is stock with both cats still in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Right this is annoying me so I am off out for a spin to see if it does it again..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I kind of get the same thing on my car. The (!) light comes on. but so does the hand brake one.. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I kind of get the same thing on my car. The (!) light comes on. but so does the hand brake one.. Any ideas? Maybe I am getting confused I meant the handbrake triangle but there is also a (!) light in the centre section and if I was a betting man I would say that it was that light that also came on. I have just given the car a road test and a half and it is defo not the brake fluid as I have accelerated up the steepest hill in Wigan and back down again and jammed on to try and bring the light on and it hasn't. Looks like I may need Kirk to have a look but my money is on a loose connector behind the dash or a joint breaking down. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I kind of get the same thing on my car. The (!) light comes on. but so does the hand brake one.. Any ideas? Those 2 lights should mean brake fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 That light comes on if your door isn't shut properly as well or the switch/button isn't quite right, just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 That light comes on if your door isn't shout properly as well, just a thought Could be a faulty door switch but surely the alarm would go off? I am wondering if it could have anything to do with the battery? My CTEK 3600 charger has been flashing from fully charged to charging on the last couple of occasions it has been on. Reading the instructions it says that the battery is sulphated and nearing the need for replacement. The car has always started first time and never seems sluggish turning over even after a week or two of being sat idle. If it wasnt for the charger light flashing I wouldn't have any idea of the battery condition though. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I know it sounds stupid but I had this when I first got my car, flickers on and off on un even ground and stays on under hard acceleration. In the end it turned out to be my boot not shut properly. Just something worth checking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Now where's that boot release? But that makes sense, no harm in checking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Now where's that boot release? But that makes sense, no harm in checking Haha I was quite happy with the outcome of that problem in the end lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Something sticking handbrake wise maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 If multiple lights came on my first thought would be checking all the earths to see if one is coming loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Friends facelift did exactly the same, eventually found to be handbrake switch was loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 H check the negative battery cable tomorrow and make sure it's tight and not moving off the terminal slightly.That thing has been off more times in the past 6 months than a hookers knickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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