Mk2 Golf. Flashing lights on dash when starting...

[marcgti6]

Hello,

I've just bought a MK2 Golf so I'm unfamiliar with the above.

When the ignition is turned to postition 2 prior to starting the oil, water and possibly a few other warning lights seem to flash in sequence. They stop when the engine is started but the oil light seems to flash a couple more times.

Is this a diagnostic feature or should I have been worried? What do the lights mean?

By the way, this is the car I picked up last night - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/538527.htm - so far so good!

Thanks

Edited by marcgti6 on Wednesday 4th June 15:05

[marcgti6]

No, it's not the large central warning lights, it's the water and oil I think.

It's been a few hours since I started her up...

It drives perfect and they disappear a few seconds after starting up.

It would be nice to know what they mean (if anything) though.

Cheers

[marcgti6]

I'll have to check later.

I have checked all the levels, everything is fine.

None of the lights stay on when the engine has been started.

Thanks!