Hi Folks, A couple of days ago I had to buy a new battery.

Since the new battery has been fitted I have had a few warning

lights come on.Thy have all gone off now except the ABS

light. Reading the manual ,the advice is to go to a main dealership.

I really don't want to waste money if there is a simple solution.

I was wondering if any of our experts on the forum can cast any views

on this matter. Thanks in advance.

Regards

                  ernst

Hi Ernest,

 

The handbook always says to go to a main dealer,  but I think a good independent garage should be able to do the job much cheaper  --  if indeed any work is needed.

 

There may be some members who will also be able to advise.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Hi Peter,

                   thanks for the reply. I am reluctant to go to a main dealer as it

seems like it could be something simple as it only happened after a change

of the battery. Fingers crossed.

Many regards

                           Ernest

Just a thought, Ernest, but try switching on and off the ABS/DSC button a couple of times.

 

Engineers and accountants have a lot in common.  Engineers try the simplest first, which a usually the cheapest, and accountants try the cheapest first,  which are usually the simplest!

 

Peter.

Hi Peter,

              I tried switching the DSC on and off but to no avail.

I guess I will have to bite the bullet and take my car to a garage and see if these warning

lights can be reset.

Thank you for you interest Peter.

Regards.  Ernest

 

 

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hi Ernest

did you try disconnecting the battery, again,  waiting a while, then reconnecting

sometimes if you don't connect the battery up in one shot, it can confuse some of the ecu's

worth a try

cheers

joe