Flash Warning

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:02

Ever since I've had the car I've noticed that whenever I am not looking directly at the IPK there momentarily appears a flash of a warning light on the left hand side of the centre module (amber - I think). It appears so fast that by the time I flick my eyes down to look at it.... it's gone.

Only does it whilst in motion. Bear in mind I've had a new IPK and ECU (amongst other things). Never appears whilst stationary, revving the engine or not.

Has anyone else noticed this phenomeonon on their cars? That little flicker out of the corner of the eye (so to speak)...........

It's really bugging me

Or is it simply the car doing a self-test as I'm travelling along?

Or is it an indication that something else is about to go wrong? (He asks pessimistically)

2Diesels · 15th October 2009, 23:12

Well at least amber warning lights aren't generally serious, the only lamp I can say for sure is on the left is the brake warning but that's red but there is another one, 2 minutes I'll go & try my car

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:15

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Well at least amber warning lights aren't generally serious, the only lamp I can say for sure is on the left is the brake warning but that's red but there is another one, 2 minutes I'll go & try my car

Sometimes on start up I get a large brake warning indicator, but that tends to go after a few seconds. Was another thread on this, and it was deemed to be the car doing its self-diagnostic bit. Brakes, calipers and discs have all been checked, and they certainly work well including ABS

As I said this particular light is so fleeting I can't even get an image of the symbol.....

2Diesels · 15th October 2009, 23:18

Been for a look & the other one's the oil light, hope it's just a dicky connection or something

Regards Col

JohnDotCom · 15th October 2009, 23:19

Pending Engine failure?

2Diesels · 15th October 2009, 23:19

Stop it that's cruel

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Pending Engine failure?

Now where's that bag of sugar!!!!

JohnDotCom · 15th October 2009, 23:22

I know and am Sorry, but couldn't resist to that question of Impending doom.

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:24

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Been for a look & the other one's the oil light, hope it's just a dicky connection or something

Regards Col

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

Dragrad · 15th October 2009, 23:26

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I know and am Sorry, but couldn't resist to that question of Impending doom.

Please..... RESIST !!

15th October 2009, 23:02	#1
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	Flash Warning Ever since I've had the car I've noticed that whenever I am not looking directly at the IPK there momentarily appears a flash of a warning light on the left hand side of the centre module (amber - I think). It appears so fast that by the time I flick my eyes down to look at it.... it's gone. Only does it whilst in motion. Bear in mind I've had a new IPK and ECU (amongst other things). Never appears whilst stationary, revving the engine or not. Has anyone else noticed this phenomeonon on their cars? That little flicker out of the corner of the eye (so to speak)........... It's really bugging me Or is it simply the car doing a self-test as I'm travelling along? Or is it an indication that something else is about to go wrong? (He asks pessimistically) __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

15th October 2009, 23:12	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Well at least amber warning lights aren't generally serious, the only lamp I can say for sure is on the left is the brake warning but that's red but there is another one, 2 minutes I'll go & try my car

15th October 2009, 23:18	#4
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Been for a look & the other one's the oil light, hope it's just a dicky connection or something Regards Col

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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	Pending Engine failure?

15th October 2009, 23:22	#8
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	I know and am Sorry, but couldn't resist to that question of Impending doom.