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Justint
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Joined: January 31st, 2010, 10:36 pm Posts: 313 Location: Norwich
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 What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
I am borrowing a 2CV with an old style dash and the red waning light to the right of the speedo keeps coming on.
Also I was looking for a manual online so I didn't need to keep asking basic questions here!
Any ideas?
Cheers, Justin
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January 23rd, 2012, 1:55 pm |
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Mark350
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Joined: February 6th, 2010, 12:22 pm Posts: 311 Location: Herefordshire
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
Not sure what you mean by 'old style' but it could be the brake fluid level indicator.
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January 23rd, 2012, 2:39 pm |
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Will2cv
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Joined: December 8th, 2008, 4:30 pm Posts: 374
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
If it is 'old style' meaning pre-1970 then I'd suggest charging light. If meaning a 2cv Special type dash then it could be brake fluid level warning or oil pressure warning, depending on light. They are all on the right of the speedo 
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January 23rd, 2012, 3:10 pm |
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Justint
Firing on two.
Joined: January 31st, 2010, 10:36 pm Posts: 313 Location: Norwich
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
by old style i mean the one older than my normal special, yes brake fluid makes sense, feels a little spongey, thanks all
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January 23rd, 2012, 4:43 pm |
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Neil
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Joined: November 28th, 2008, 11:14 pm Posts: 8797 Location: Cornwall, UK
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
Justint wrote: by old style i mean the one older than my normal special, yes brake fluid makes sense, feels a little spongey, thanks all Isn't your normal car a Charleston? Is this Eleanor's raid car?
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January 23rd, 2012, 4:49 pm |
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Justint
Firing on two.
Joined: January 31st, 2010, 10:36 pm Posts: 313 Location: Norwich
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
Neil wrote: Justint wrote: by old style i mean the one older than my normal special, yes brake fluid makes sense, feels a little spongey, thanks all Isn't your normal car a Charleston? Is this Eleanor's raid car? hehe, yes we are talking cookie here, will see E later and ask but i hoped to diagnose before hand  my car is currently under a sheet being stored at E's while i go on my save the planet mission.
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January 23rd, 2012, 5:08 pm |
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Russell
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Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm Posts: 9259 Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
It's a twisty knob dash. Probably brake test light?
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January 23rd, 2012, 7:49 pm |
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JRW_91
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Joined: January 27th, 2009, 8:10 pm Posts: 1289 Location: Northampton
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
do you mean to the right hand side of the speedo? i thought that was the oil pressure on them dash's? unless it comes on when you push the little button in? then that woluld make it the brake fluid warning light as already suggested!
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January 23rd, 2012, 8:17 pm |
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Justint
Firing on two.
Joined: January 31st, 2010, 10:36 pm Posts: 313 Location: Norwich
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
turns out it is the break fluid level 
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January 24th, 2012, 12:36 am |
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ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am Posts: 3675
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 Re: What does this warning light on an old style dash mean?
So it's time to top up the brake fluid level, before something gets broken? As well as checking for any leaks which could be responsible for that low fluid level, of course... ken Justint wrote: turns out it is the break fluid level 
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January 24th, 2012, 2:12 am |
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