Should be on for about 4 seconds while it does the POST (Power On Self Test).
red
no it should turn off after you start the engine but mine turns off after few seconds.. any theores?
it's redis it red or yellow?
it never goes off straight away at starting the engine. as red says it stays lit a few seconds to do a test. its completely normal.
you also say its same as power steering light. is it same as oil pressure light? abs light if you have it? airbag light etc etc. they all stay on a few seconds. some longer than others but not by much. to me your worried about nothing. if your realy worried go to a mechanic to do a check
if its red light then your car is non-eobd
earlier ducatos (244) warning lights are red and go out after self test before engine is started.