MIL light - what exactly is correct

[oli_quick]

The manual states the MIL light should stay on for 2 seconds during ignition...but it does not seem to specify what stage of ignition it should stay on for 2 seconds at.

I am concerned - as mine beeps and stays on for as long as I have the pre-ignition sequence engaged (i.e. after 2 seconds it doesn't turn off). But all is ok once I fire her up - no MIL light flashes or activity.

Do I need worry? Should the MIL light stay on...oooo errr :scratchchin:

[satman]

oli_quick said:

The manual states the MIL light should stay on for 2 seconds during ignition...but it does not seem to specify what stage of ignition it should stay on for 2 seconds at. I am concerned - as mine beeps and stays on for as long as I have the pre-ignition sequence engaged (i.e. after 2 seconds it doesn't turn off). But all is ok once I fire her up - no MIL light flashes or activity. Do I need worry? Should the MIL light stay on...oooo errr

This is correct...no need to continue to worry!

[oli_quick]

WooHoo!



I shall celebrate with a spin ce soir!

Thanks

[R7OKY]

I HAVE NEVER SEEN MY MIL LIGHT COME ON AT ALL NOT EVEN AT IGNITION STAGE, NOW SHOULD I BE WORRIED?????

[kojak]

R7OKY said:

I HAVE NEVER SEEN MY MIL LIGHT COME ON AT ALL NOT EVEN AT IGNITION STAGE, NOW SHOULD I BE WORRIED?????

The problem is, if there is something wrong, you'll not know. It might be too late. The MIL light warns you if there is a problem.

[satman]

kojak said:

R7OKY said: I HAVE NEVER SEEN MY MIL LIGHT COME ON AT ALL NOT EVEN AT IGNITION STAGE, NOW SHOULD I BE WORRIED????? The problem is, if there is something wrong, you'll not know. It might be too late. The MIL light warns you if there is a problem.

Kojak is quite right....you should hear a low buzz and the MIL light should illuminate once you have the preignion setting on, and this will remain like this until you have fired the car up, at this stage provided there is nothing wrong the buzz and light should cease....if you do not see anything, even at preignition stage, then get the car checked out before a problem occurs without you knowing it....

[adetuono]

I had the same problem when I first got my Cerb. As well as the MIL light, the brake warning light wasn't working either. Turned out there's a small PCB behind the dash which had burnt out. Took 'em a week to sort it though. God, I love a full warranty.

[gazzab]

it has been known for people to disable the mil light and bleep.

[Toady1]

where is this light on the dash? pos pic plz? as will be looking at some soon!

[davetherave1970]

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