Run flat warning light

mattbedford · 14-03-2009, 04:22 PM

I went to view a sg csl this week and was in mint condition. Only problem i noticed was the run flat warning light was constantly illumninated. The tyres were fine and the owner said that its always on and was normal. Dont think this is the case is it ?? and is it something cheap to fix does anyone know?

dave1 · 14-03-2009, 04:25 PM

probably needs resetting not a biggie

Nords · 14-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Or slow puncture?....

SpineOnABap · 14-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Perhaps needs recalibrating. For some people it does seem to be the most difficult thing in the world even though it's incredibly simple to do (takes about 30 seconds max). It certainly shouldn't be 'always on'.

mattbedford · 14-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Thanks guys. Was the only fault i could find with an otherwise well looked after car. Made him an offer on wednesday, he said he had another viewer this week and would let me know. Really want one now. Been looking for the right one for weeks !!

mattbedford · 26-03-2009, 04:10 PM

I now own this car i started the thread about. Turns out the rear tyre had a nail in so ive had it replaced. However the warning light is still on. I dont know why. How do i get it off??

**Mark CSL** · 26-03-2009, 05:04 PM

To reset:

The car shouldn't be running. Put the key in accessory position then hold button for 3-5 sec until light goes out. Drive away.

It measures changes in wheel spin rates - if you are spinning your tires a lot (more on one side than the other), that might be enough to trigger it.

Nords · 26-03-2009, 10:27 PM

When Mark says the button, he means the one in the centre above the ashtray (ie one of those three there with a wheel symbol on it)...

mattbedford · 26-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks Mark. Shes tucked away now for the night so will try that tomorrow.

Rags · 30-03-2009, 08:38 PM

accesory position?

14-03-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Run flat warning light I went to view a sg csl this week and was in mint condition. Only problem i noticed was the run flat warning light was constantly illumninated. The tyres were fine and the owner said that its always on and was normal. Dont think this is the case is it ?? and is it something cheap to fix does anyone know?

14-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
SpineOnABap S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 561 Casino cash: $5714	Perhaps needs recalibrating. For some people it does seem to be the most difficult thing in the world even though it's incredibly simple to do (takes about 30 seconds max). It certainly shouldn't be 'always on'. Last edited by SpineOnABap; 14-03-2009 at 04:42 PM.

26-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	To reset: The car shouldn't be running. Put the key in accessory position then hold button for 3-5 sec until light goes out. Drive away. It measures changes in wheel spin rates - if you are spinning your tires a lot (more on one side than the other), that might be enough to trigger it. __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk Last edited by Mark CSL; 26-03-2009 at 05:51 PM.

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14-03-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
dave1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CORNWALL Posts: 937 Casino cash: $1432	probably needs resetting not a biggie

14-03-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	Or slow puncture?....

14-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#5
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Thanks guys. Was the only fault i could find with an otherwise well looked after car. Made him an offer on wednesday, he said he had another viewer this week and would let me know. Really want one now. Been looking for the right one for weeks !!

26-03-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	I now own this car i started the thread about. Turns out the rear tyre had a nail in so ive had it replaced. However the warning light is still on. I dont know why. How do i get it off??

26-03-2009, 10:27 PM	#8
Nords S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 527 Casino cash: $1272	When Mark says the button, he means the one in the centre above the ashtray (ie one of those three there with a wheel symbol on it)...

26-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#9
mattbedford S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 101 Casino cash: $725	Thanks Mark. Shes tucked away now for the night so will try that tomorrow.

30-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#10
Rags S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 223 Casino cash: $624	accesory position?