A B S Light And Airbag Light

[tony p]

Hi guys

A newbie when you switch on the ignition should the a.b.s brake light come on. and the air bag light.on a 1999 2.3 petrol .......

 

Thanks Tony P

[gregers]

iirc i thought all lights came on for a split second then went out??

[SilverBeast]

They should all come on when you switch on the ignition (proves the bulbs are working), and the systems do their self checks. Like gregers says most of them will go out after a few seconds - exceptions being oil, alternator and brake fluid level/handbrake (assuming you have the handbrake on!). oil and alternator will go out after you start the engine, handbrake should go out when you .......wait for it........take the handbrake off.

 

Forgot, if you have the bulb check system that will stay on until you press the footbrake (middle pedal, right on auto .... sorry couldn't help myself).

 

Seriously I believe ABS and Airbag lights should operate "normally" or you will fail your MOT from this year (read elsewhere).

[tony p]

Thanks Guys the abs and airbag do not light up when i switch on the ignition ithink the abs bulb is ok because it was on when i bought the car..