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Of course it's a problem!

Try a search - this problem happens nearly every week.

It never fails to amaze me the negativity of some of the people in these forums. Its too much trouble to assist someone with an answer but its not too much trouble to send a DO A SEARCH post.

FYI I did a search and could find f**k all otherwise I wouldnt have posted at all .

Maybe Im not as computer orientated as others on the forum but as I said I did a search and found nothing to help me

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I apologise for jumping on you, but it is a common question. I'll admit that the leaves a bit to be desired in its ability to home in on the key words.

But it never fails to amaze me that someone would question if a warning light indicated a problem. It's not so much a problem that you shouldn't drive the car (like an oil warning light), but it is an indication that the car won't behave as it is supposed to.

The usual answer is that you need to check the fluid level in the reservoir located in the rear RH corner of the boot (behind the side panel). Check the level with ignition "ON". But there may be some other cause that I have "no-eyed deer" how to diagnose and fix.

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you can extract a code from the ecu by putting it in diagnostic mode.....you do this by earthing a wire on the diagnositic connector under the dash.....then the light will flash a certain amount of times....i put my money on a low voltage code....this is corrected by fitting a new battery......if you want to clear out the ecu memory,take the battery terminal off overnight

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you can extract a code from the ecu by putting it in diagnostic mode.....you do this by earthing a wire on the diagnositic connector under the dash.....then the light will flash a certain amount of times....i put my money on a low voltage code....this is corrected by fitting a new battery......if you want to clear out the ecu memory,take the battery terminal off overnight

Funny you should say that because I recharged the battery about a week ago because it went flat because the car isnt a daily driver.

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Most common problems have been covered above....if the 4wd light is on the ATESSA computer will be flashing the error code for you. Details of each error code are in the 32 gtr manual, not sure if they are identical on the 32.

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Make sure the car is charging for one. Im sure if the car sits for weeks on end, without being started - it would only be a matter of time before a new battery get to the same level as your current battery.

Best thing I have seen to fix this is a 900milliamp trickle charger from k-mart, just leave it hooked up whilst your not running it. Will keep your battery happy and also will keep your alarm happy.

Cheers

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Funny you should say that because I recharged the battery about a week ago because it went flat because the car isnt a daily driver.

Oh for shame. GTR not the DD?

You must be busy Al as we haven't seen you about, and you haven't posted much.

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