So I got into the beast this morning for the first time this week. Started her up. Started to drive, then got blinded byworning lights!
-Sports diff error
-TPMS error
-ABS Error
-traction control error
-Hand break error
Stop at the Shop a mile down the road. Switched off the engine. Locked up. Came out of the Shop, started her up, proceeded to drive. All errors cleared.
Left it parked at work for 2 hours. Got back in, same thing. Stoped a mile down the road. Switched off - started up, everything fine again.
Obsevations:
-Appeared to crank a bit slowly this morning
-It was 0 degrees C on first start
-steering steered itself to the right a bit on first start
Anyone experienced anything like this?
Could it be as simple as a weak battery?
Cheers, B.
Weird first start problem (dashboard illuminations)
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Re: Weird first start problem (dashboard illuminations)
Or wheel speed sensor.....?
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Re: Weird first start problem (dashboard illuminations)
Yes, there is already a similar current post to yours re dashboard illuminations! Likely cause a worn out battery or sensor issue - need to scan for codes if possible to confirm.
A low battery seems to shut down various control modules until it’s happy. Can you add a battery conditioner to keep her topped up?
A low battery seems to shut down various control modules until it’s happy. Can you add a battery conditioner to keep her topped up?
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Re: Weird first start problem (dashboard illuminations)
Sounds like your battery is shot,I had the same issue once
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Cheers guys. I'll lift the negative and leave a conditioner on it all night.
But its had a good drive today, so I think your right. Might need a new one.
But its had a good drive today, so I think your right. Might need a new one.
Re: Weird first start problem (dashboard illuminations)
Recently had a similar issue ...front abs sensor
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Had same last summer with dash like a Xmas tree but when restarted had gone. But over course of next few months had a occasional TPMS warning, even tho tyre seemed fine so assumed it was that dodgy sensor. Never replaced it, but ended up getting new tyres anyway and tbh never happened again.
Think one sensor fail can cause many lights!
Think one sensor fail can cause many lights!
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