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VW warning light

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  • 25-09-2007 1:08pm
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    prem_vw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭


    hi guys,

    When I turn the key in the ignition of my 02 golf there is a buzzing noise and I notice a yellow warning light like (0) light up on my dash prior to starting the car. The light then goes off. I have no user manual to tell me what this warning light is. The car is due a service now, so I am thinking it could be related to this.


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    Bald? er, dash!
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭Bald? er, dash!


    prem_vw wrote:
    hi guys,

    When I turn the key in the ignition of my 02 golf there is a buzzing noise and I notice a yellow warning light like (0) light up on my dash prior to starting the car. The light then goes off. I have no user manual to tell me what this warning light is. The car is due a service now, so I am thinking it could be related to this.
    Sounds like worn brake pads warning light - drive (slowly) to service asap ;)


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    prem_vw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭prem_vw


    Bald? er, dash! wrote:
    Sounds like worn brake pads warning light - drive (slowly) to service asap ;)

    I thought brake pads started to screech before they needed replacement and mine arent at the moment.


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    Linford
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    Only start to worry when the yellow light turns to a red one...


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    prem_vw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭prem_vw


    Linford wrote:
    Only start to worry when the yellow light turns to a red one...

    Will this be doing any damage to my car in the meantime? It will be friday when I get the car serviced and I need to drive another 300 miles before then


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    crosstownk
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    It does sound like the low brake pad warning light. At this point you should arrange to have them replaced. They most likely won't screech - they will grind and at this point you will also need new discs.

    @Linford - AFAIK on VW that light will not turn red. Yellow is the first and final warning.
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