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[jsmith77]

Cant find my mini handbook and have a RED WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH.

It looks like an exclamation mark with a squiggle underneath it and (!) around it

Please could anyone let me know what this means ASAP

THANKS

[insamoufonyx]

this is predomantly a classic mini forum, lucky for you i have a new mini too

Is it lighting up orange or red? theres too that look similar

[mini_si]

Think it may be the handbrake warning light?

[jsmith77]

Its a red light (!) with a squiggle underneath

the handbrake one is without the squiggle this is not a handbrake light

[insamoufonyx]

yes, that light can mean that the fluid is low as well,

the other option is the flat tyre warning light

[insamoufonyx]

Also the flat tyre light lights up orange, i asume you have runflats on?

Worth checking you presures are correct i had a pucture in my run flat friday and i didnt even realise untill the dash light came on!

Ah just re-read your title and you say red warning light?

the only red ones with a ! is hand brake

Edited by insamoufonyx, 09 November 2008 - 11:54 AM.

[Asphalt]

This?

Usually indicates a problem with the brakes!!
Like insufficient amount of fluid caused by a leakage.

If it lights up you should:
- not drive it anymore
- inspect your brakes carefully for leakages
- especially the rear brake cylinders

If you can't find any leakage (rear cylinders must be completely DRY to be ok), check the wiring

You can push the switch to check if the warninglight in it is still working.

Regards,
Jan

[jsmith77]

I have been told its a tyre pressure indicator

[insamoufonyx]

yep as i said before