Flash Warning - Page 2

Rob75 · 15th October 2009, 23:29

You could try the secret dash test!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ww0GxJC5o

I would tell you how to do it but i can't remember myself!

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Rob75

You could try the secret dash test!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ww0GxJC5o

I would tell you how to do it but i can't remember myself!

If that is the same as mine then its the engine shaped indicator. At least it appears in the same place....... Hope its just a self-test glitch......... After all I've just had a complete engine re-build etc etc......

I can't remember how its done either... will have to go and look for the thread....

2Diesels · 16th October 2009, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Is there a way of lighting up the error lights on the IPK?

Not sure if there's any other test you can do but all I did was switch the ignition on to see which light was which as they all light up when you first turn the key, I take it yours has the message centre & you're mystery flash is in the little oblong window

JohnDotCom · 16th October 2009, 07:39

Always check with a T4 or code reader just in case.

Parker · 16th October 2009, 07:46

The diagnoistic test menu link is here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...1&postcount=32

I used to have a focus which used to quickly flash on & off (trip switch & odometer) but only ever caught it out of the corner of my eye. It used to drive me crazy but did actually catch it doing it once. Never found the reason behind it or ever stopped it either. Just one of those annoying little features.

FredSpencer · 16th October 2009, 08:26

This is very interesting. I have noticed something along these lines, just a little distraction that I thought was a flash but never saw clearly. And it was always while moving. I have never been able to pinpoint it no matter how hard I tried. It doesn't happen all the time and I have actually just about convinced myself it is a flash of reflection rather than a light coming on. The rake of the windscreen and position of the dash does allow more light to get on the dash than previous cars I can remember. This is also apparent when I stick my satnav on the windscreen as I get a lot of reflection from it. My recollection is that it only happens in reasonably bright conditions and when I do notice it I always seem to have just passed under a bridge or by a tall object. Does anyone else think this might account for it?

Parker · 16th October 2009, 08:38

I have noticed what appears to be a flash bottom right hand corner of the display, but then realised it was caused by the sweep of the wiper arm in wet weather.

Dragrad · 16th October 2009, 20:25

Mine's bottom left.

Have put on a reader but nothing shows, (what errors do show upwhen on a test bench? Rhetorical)

I'm glad I'm not alone

Guess it's just one of things......

Phil · 16th October 2009, 20:31

Theres a low screenwash light isn't there? Could it be that? Dodgy or dirty sensor?

Dragrad · 16th October 2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Phil

Theres a low screenwash light isn't there? Could it be that? Dodgy or dirty sensor?

Full screenwash - always maintain it with all the muck on the roads around here

Besides cleaned it up a few months back, and it's been doing it since before, well, everything

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16th October 2009, 07:46	#15
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	The diagnoistic test menu link is here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...1&postcount=32 I used to have a focus which used to quickly flash on & off (trip switch & odometer) but only ever caught it out of the corner of my eye. It used to drive me crazy but did actually catch it doing it once. Never found the reason behind it or ever stopped it either. Just one of those annoying little features. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

16th October 2009, 08:38	#17
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	I have noticed what appears to be a flash bottom right hand corner of the display, but then realised it was caused by the sweep of the wiper arm in wet weather. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

16th October 2009, 20:25	#18
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Mine's bottom left. Have put on a reader but nothing shows, (what errors do show upwhen on a test bench? Rhetorical) I'm glad I'm not alone Guess it's just one of things...... __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

16th October 2009, 20:31	#19
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Theres a low screenwash light isn't there? Could it be that? Dodgy or dirty sensor? __________________

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Always check with a T4 or code reader just in case.

16th October 2009, 08:26	#16
FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	This is very interesting. I have noticed something along these lines, just a little distraction that I thought was a flash but never saw clearly. And it was always while moving. I have never been able to pinpoint it no matter how hard I tried. It doesn't happen all the time and I have actually just about convinced myself it is a flash of reflection rather than a light coming on. The rake of the windscreen and position of the dash does allow more light to get on the dash than previous cars I can remember. This is also apparent when I stick my satnav on the windscreen as I get a lot of reflection from it. My recollection is that it only happens in reasonably bright conditions and when I do notice it I always seem to have just passed under a bridge or by a tall object. Does anyone else think this might account for it?