My SERV light is on - what does that mean

[VX-Tony]

Ok, driving back from Stafford yesterday my SERV light was on contant, I assumed it was just a warning to say my car is due a service (it isnt, was service 6 months / 6K miles ago)

Reading the handbook afterwards it says "If it lights up when the vehicle is being driven, it is advisable to stop at a Renault Dealer soon. It lights up with one of the warning lights"

It then shows ABS, Airbag and ESP light which none were illuminated.

Any ideas?

*edited: Since then I just went out to the car to check and the SERV light is on with the STOP and ABS light for a few seconds after starting the car and the other lights have gone out, they all then go out. Typical...

Wonder if Im in need of new pads..?

 

[craigy172]

no mate im having this problem i had me airbag light came on with serve its a loose connection under ya seat have a fiddle and it should go out, now i have the abs light with serv, do a search someone done a thread on this a while ago.

hope this helps

 

[jonnyboy]

try checking your oil and brake fluid levels

 

[chris172]

Quote: Originally posted by TonyKL on 03 November 2003


Any ideas?

Its telling you to .....buy the V

 

[chogg1000]

I have the same, everyone on here a while ago said it was dodgy wiring under the drivers seat. I keep meaning to take it to the Renault garage but havent got around to it yet. Might wait until the next service in 3.5k miles.

 

[VX-Tony]

Cheers guys, I will not worry about it, got another long drive this weekend so Ill see what happens...

Chris, I dont need telling, I just need the money and a way to be able to get it onto my drive, the slope is just okay with the 172

 

[Hartge Bob]

Mines done this intermittently from new.

SERV ABS ESP lights on.

Been to stealers 4 times, no fault found.

Experimented when warning lights on, no ESP, no ABS, no traction control. If Id wanted that I wouldve bought a Cup.

Not had the airbag one ... yet.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

My SERV light came on and all I needed was some oil.

 

[Moogwai5]

same as that Dirk, thre oil level on the dash is a marvellous invention, the filler cap under another flap unfortunately is not

 

[Dust]

Quote: Originally posted by Moogwai5 on 04 November 2003

same as that Dirk, thre oil level on the dash is a marvellous invention,

Nahh its not, because when you park on a hill it lies. So i just keep topped up and do full change every 6k. (plug myself for future sale)

 

[BUNGY]

Get it checked out asap. I had the serv and stop light come on constantly in my 172 and it was a slight leak of brake fluid, i believe this warning light covers a whole host of possible problems, so dont just presume it is a loose wire...

 

[GR7]

Mine also comes on occasionally if I move the front passenger seat. After a bit of fiddling about underneath, the lights go out. I really should take it to the garage I suppose, to let them sort it properly.

 

[KDF]

You like a bit of fiddling about underneath ?

 

[Rich_M]

mines been on since 10k . just the serv and the airbag light. welcome to the club. its a common fault according to which car . renault = sh*t electrics

 

[GR7]

Quote: Originally posted by _KDF on 05 November 2003

You like a bit of fiddling about underneath ?

 

[Rich_M]

cheeky