steve0 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 hi folks not had my sup for long but the red light in the rev counter and parking light seam to keep popping on and off quite a lot recently my power steering was making a funny noise so i toped up the fluid and the noise is gone but the lights still come on from time to time more after first start up any ideas oh i its an auto n/a cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 top up the brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 top up the brake fluid. I had that on mine when I first got it. Topped up the brake fluid, problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 will check the brake fluid any ideas what fluids the best or does any do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKIVDreamer Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I think as long as you use DOT 5.1 you'll be ok. plently of people here seem to favour the Motul products... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 mines is on all the bloody time and my brake fluid is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKIVDreamer Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Obviosuly worth checking for any stored error codes, try here: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=39044 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 toped up brake fluid and it only comes on now when the handbrakes on cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 mines is on all the bloody time and my brake fluid is spot on James, when I had the active spoiler ECU and switch connected, but not the motor, the Warning triangle stayed on permanently. If the Active Spoiler light is flashing it's a strong possibility that this might be the cause. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 James, when I had the active spoiler ECU and switch connected, but not the motor, the Warning triangle stayed on permanently. If the Active Spoiler light is flashing it's a strong possibility that this might be the cause. Mike pixel i dont have an active spoiler any longer, blitz front, so could that be the cause that its looking for it? or have i grabbed the wrong end of the stick? the active spoiler button below the headunit does not flash, but then again after about 3 months after i got the car i unplugged that switch taking apart the dash, then i plugged it back in and it was flashing and woudl not switch off, so i have unplugged it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 pixel i dont have an active spoiler any longer, blitz front, so could that be the cause that its looking for it? or have i grabbed the wrong end of the stick? the active spoiler button below the headunit does not flash, but then again after about 3 months after i got the car i unplugged that switch taking apart the dash, then i plugged it back in and it was flashing and woudl not switch off, so i have unplugged it again Right then - sounds like that is the cause then: If you take the dash out and check whether the Active Spoiler ECU is still connected (AFAICR its the top box behind the stereo) If it is still connected that will cause the light to remain on permanently. You can disconnect the A/S ECU with no detrimental effects (My car came with the loom but never had an A/S) Check that and let me know whether it's fixed Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Right then - sounds like that is the cause then: If you take the dash out and check whether the Active Spoiler ECU is still connected (AFAICR its the top box behind the stereo) If it is still connected that will cause the light to remain on permanently. You can disconnect the A/S ECU with no detrimental effects (My car came with the loom but never had an A/S) Check that and let me know whether it's fixed Mike ok sorry to sound thick but the abreviations i dunno what they mean, it will be about 2 weeks as car is away for a respray just now but the dash is completly in bits so will be able to take a pic and get you to point me in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 AFAICR - As far as I can remember A/S - Active Spoiler ECU - Electronic Control Unit I might have a picture that will help - I'll have a look Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 AFAICR - As far as I can remember A/S - Active Spoiler ECU - Electronic Control Unit I might have a picture that will help - I'll have a look Mike lol cheers mike i knew what ECU was but will let ya know mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 http://www.pixelfill.co.uk/images/AS-ECU.jpg Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 James, when I had the active spoiler ECU and switch connected, but not the motor, the Warning triangle stayed on permanently. If the Active Spoiler light is flashing it's a strong possibility that this might be the cause. Mike same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 excellent mike thanks a lot when i finally get her back (been gone 2 months nearly) i will check that out before i put the dash back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 same here jon? why are you not doing my lights? GET BACK TO THEM B*TCH, you have no time to be on here lol tell me when you have the pics mate and i will pm you my e mail addy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 jon? why are you not doing my lights? GET BACK TO THEM B*TCH, you have no time to be on here lol tell me when you have the pics mate and i will pm you my e mail addy after i melted them into a puddle i thought... sod it!! might as well hang out on here i might as well put all the pics on a cd for you, seems a waste dropping the quility to email them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 after i melted them into a puddle i thought... sod it! so am i gonna be the first with liquidart headlights worried now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 so am i gonna be the first with liquidart headlights worried now hell yeah! i'll send them in a bottle with a funnel so you can fit them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 hell yeah! i'll send them in a bottle with a funnel so you can fit them will it come with instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 open, pour, be yourself once more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 open, pour, be yourself once more cheeky sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 they gonna look sweet mate, i've sourced a perfect set of inners for the chrome rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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