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I haven't been able to find in the manuals or handbook, an explanation as to what my DB9 dashboard is trying to tell me.On the speedometer dial there is a tiny orange/red light that seems to be on constantly when the engine is running. Should I go visit my bank manager, or is this something innocuous?
Ha Ha! This is a 2005 DB9.... yeah, there are always messages on the RH screen! But this stays on even after I clear the 'emission system check warning', the 'parking brake non-functioning' warning and the 'limp home in 5th gear warning!'
I haven't owned the car very long and am not sure if this was always there, and I didn't notice it until recently, or if it is emblematic of my current transmission problems.
The photo is not very clear as I apparently was shaking with excitement when I took it. If "J DoubleU's" idea is correct I am thinking I may need to invest in waterproof trousers for when I attempt my own speed record. .... 311kph ... hmmmm.... Ha Haaa!
its either a check engine light or the orange triangle with exclamation point in it... check your codes
That's a portion of the check engine light and I would suspect that a previous dealer tried to hide the fact that it was on and covered it by some means in order to sell the car. You can confirm/deny this idea when you start the car: if the check engine light does not appear fully in that location when it goes through the pre-start cycle I would be concerned.
That's a portion of the check engine light and I would suspect that a previous dealer tried to hide the fact that it was on and covered it by some means in order to sell the car. You can confirm/deny this idea when you start the car: if the check engine light does not appear fully in that location when it goes through the pre-start cycle I would be concerned.
You are right. It is in the location of the check engine light. When I turn on the ignition that area is devoid of the normal icon and only displays this sliver of light. As I mentioned previously, I have several warnings displayed on the RH display currently, so this CEL probably relates to one of those. But it's odd that a part of the icon would disappear like that.
I have an OBD reader on order, so I should have more info soon, once I can check codes.
It absolutely did not just disappear and therefore definitely not odd. It was consciously covered up by a previous owner/dealer. I would go back to where/who you bought it from as this type of tampering is against the law.
There is a good chance that I'm an idiot (and I haven't gone to the car to check it out), but I vaguely remember seeing a warning light around there once when my bonnet (hood) wasn't properly latched...
. hmmmm.... Ha Haaa!
