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What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« on: March 09, 2008, 20:19:17 »


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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2008, 20:24:19 »
Cat overheating? or cat preheater perhaps.
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 20:25:39 »
i agree, something to do with the cat or lamda sensor. i hope :)
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 20:28:01 »
Forgot to say that it comes on with ignition and goes out same (ish) time that glow plugs do. Never on when driving.
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 20:30:00 »
I'd just ignore it then, sounds more and more like a cat heat-up thingy :?
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 20:32:58 »
it looks like 2 eyes and a mouth with a moustache to me :(
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 20:33:50 »
Oh no, it's a cartoon warning :lol:
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 20:41:37 »
im sure ive played that on an atari game :-.
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2008, 21:13:56 »
Doesnt it mean that the hot pot your cooking on the manifold is done?? :) :)
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2008, 04:25:49 »
 :lol:  These Japs think of everything.
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2008, 08:59:48 »
According to my owners handbook it's a catalyst warning light ~ illuminates if the cat has overheated.

"In some markets, brief illumination occurs as a bulb check whaen the starter switch is turned to position 'II'."

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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2008, 13:53:36 »
Smart Fortwo and Roadsters have this device too (probably loads of cars do) its to help with emmisions, the cats are only effective when running at temperature! and as such are heated when cold and can warn if they get too warm.

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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2008, 22:00:15 »
yes it is a Cat Pre-Heater and warning
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2008, 23:30:48 »
looks like a stickle brick :?
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2008, 09:36:29 »
Sorry gang, not a pre heater at all!!! It is an OVER HEAT light!!! If its on its too hot!!! :dance:
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2008, 17:41:10 »
Quote from: Range Rover Blues on March 09, 2008, 20:24:19
Cat overheating?

So do I win anything :D
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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2008, 18:25:57 »
Quote from: Range Rover Blues on March 18, 2008, 17:41:10
Quote from: Range Rover Blues on March 09, 2008, 20:24:19
Cat overheating?

So do I win anything :D

Sorry - No.

Too slow to answer, you took 5 minutes and 2 seconds! 5 minutes or less would have been in prize winning territory.

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Re: What does this light mean on my Jap import 300TDi Auto dashboard??
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2008, 18:36:18 »
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