Warning/Red Light
Discussion
Can anyone shed some light on this for us. The red light on the dash keeps flashing on and off throughout each drive. It doesn't stay on for any longer than about a minute. We check all the bits and pieces that we think we should before we go. Should we be worried or do they all the Griff 500s do this?
Many thanks
p.s. does anyone know where we can get a spacesaver for this car?
If you mean the red led between the speedo and rev counter then I had a similar problem, in my case it was the main cable from the battery to the starter which was rubbing on the bearbox and eventually shorted. Impossible to find until it finally died. You should also be aware that in the book it will tell you to get the car to a dealer if that light comes on.
Of course you might mean another light
D.
Of course you might mean another light
D.
Should be the ignition light. Should go out. If not the alternator or electrics are dead. Definitely not to be ignored and charge the battery as the chances are it is not being recharged at all and will go flat.
steve
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steve
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Steve
Many thanks. I know this is now appearing that we're really thick - and that's because we are!
Car starts first time every time. Recently had it checked out and told car running really well. All other electric bits (that we know of) and pieces seem fine and light can go from on constant for approx 1 minute to intermitent flashing to not coming on again for rest of journey.
Thanks again
(p.s. book on order so hopefully we'll be able to stop annoying you
)
Many thanks. I know this is now appearing that we're really thick - and that's because we are!
Car starts first time every time. Recently had it checked out and told car running really well. All other electric bits (that we know of) and pieces seem fine and light can go from on constant for approx 1 minute to intermitent flashing to not coming on again for rest of journey.
Thanks again
(p.s. book on order so hopefully we'll be able to stop annoying you
)Sounds like either a loose connection somewhere(earth maybe) or like someone else said prehaps the wire is shorting out somewhere hense causing it to flicker on and off.
Although if it was an earth connection i would of thought you might have some problems with other electrical things???
Check in the Engine Bay as most stuff behind the dash should be ok(not many moving parts only steering rack so look near here).In the engine bay look for wires near moving parts or where things get hot.
BB
Although if it was an earth connection i would of thought you might have some problems with other electrical things???
Check in the Engine Bay as most stuff behind the dash should be ok(not many moving parts only steering rack so look near here).In the engine bay look for wires near moving parts or where things get hot.
BB
Like the really sad people that we are we've had far to much beer 
to start mucking about with things that go bang so, we'll think up some other nonsense to ask you all meantime. (Al wants to know what the flashing flourescent blue light is - it is in the wiring behind the glove box. And before you ask - no we're not obsessed with lights - it's just we haven't got a clue. Honest thought, we are learning! )
However, we will go and poke around at the car in the morning.
Many thanks.
to start mucking about with things that go bang so, we'll think up some other nonsense to ask you all meantime. (Al wants to know what the flashing flourescent blue light is - it is in the wiring behind the glove box. And before you ask - no we're not obsessed with lights - it's just we haven't got a clue. Honest thought, we are learning! ) However, we will go and poke around at the car in the morning.
Many thanks.
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