Technical warning light coming on and having to change gear

JAFFY · Mar 7, 2006

ok help
i cant even go to 30 in 3rd gear without the warning light coming on! i have to change gear so much or the light is flashing at me!

custard · Mar 7, 2006

somethings not right and the ECU is protecting the engine. had any symtoms before this?

Liam · Mar 7, 2006

What warning light?

Sounds like limp home mode to me.

Liam

rallycinq · Mar 7, 2006

Could be limp home or Throttle position sensor, I would guess.

Cheers

D

JAFFY · Mar 9, 2006

the little ! in the red circle on the dash board

arseofbox · Mar 9, 2006

Brake fluid is probably low.
Either that or the Handbrake switch is faulty.

JAFFY · Mar 12, 2006

i'll check brake fluid ta-i did check it like 3 months ago!!!!!-maybe i should check stuff more often

rallycinq · Mar 12, 2006

JAFFY said:
i'll check brake fluid ta-i did check it like 3 months ago!!!!!-maybe i should check stuff more often

Some things, oil and water, weekly.

Others, like brake fluid, monthly.

Cheers

D

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