Spanner symbol

  1. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Staithes / Whitby Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo Forte 2001
    #1
    Hi guys, just a general query, i have noticed that within the last 2 days a spanner/ wrench symbol has appeared on the dash board next to the clock. Just wondering if anyone could tell me what this means? thanks
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro
    #2
    Does it just appear when you start it up, then disappear after a few seconds?
  3. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS
    #3
    Its a service light.

    Means you are due a service, you can reset it with a guide on here. Have a search.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #4
    means there is a spanner driving the car.


    are you serious do you really not have the brains or a tiny little bit of knowledge to know its to tell you your due a service?
    don't just reset it like a prat get it serviced then reset it.
  5. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Staithes / Whitby Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo Forte 2001
    #5
    alright bedford, no need for the cheek, thanks anyway
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    means there is a spanner driving the car.


    are you serious do you really not have the brains or a tiny little bit of knowledge to know its to tell you your due a service?
    don't just reset it like a prat get it serviced then reset it.
    No need for a comment like that, not everyone is car wise, hens the reason for the thread.
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #7
    if you don't know what a spanner in the dash means then you shouldn't be on the road its part of the show me tell me on tests now so actually my comment was rite.
  8. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Staithes / Whitby Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo Forte 2001
    #8
    by the way it stays on while the car is on
  9. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Staithes / Whitby Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo Forte 2001
    #9
    well i obviously passed my test before that didn't i you "spanner"
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #10
    your the spanner who don't know what a service light is try using the search next time.
  11. Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Staithes / Whitby Posts: 16 Citroen Saxo Forte 2001
    #11
    okay mr know it all
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Ilkley Posts: 119 citroen c2 vts
    #12
    i took my test about 2 months ago, it wasnt on the list of show me tell me questions i was given, as said above some someone what isnt "car wise" it might not be obvious, it could look to some people like it means there is a problem with the car, chill out bedford try and just help instead of being a t**t at the same time
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo
    #13
    1. bedford126 stfu you tool the op asked a question
    2. like said it means your car thinks it needs a service as I dont know when you last had 1 ill tell you how to get rid of it but will say that if you dont know when it last had a check up then get it serviced.

    what you need to do to turn the spanner off is hold down the button on your dash that resets the mileage, turn the ignition on and a timer will come on and count down from ten, once it reaches zero it'll go back to 10,000 or 12,000 depending on what model which then means you have till it reaches zero before the next service is due
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  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #14
    your boring me.
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    your boring me.
    loving the e warriorness, go abuse your local chav forum people help people on here
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  16. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI
    #16
    get a grip bedford and leave folk alone, were all here to help eachother remember
  17. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS
    #17
    You can reset it yourself, and do a service on your car.

    So stop with the ignorance of calling me a prat for turning my light off?
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    if you don't know what a spanner in the dash means then you shouldn't be on the road its part of the show me tell me on tests now so actually my comment was rite.
    But some people passed tests ages ago..

    right*
  19. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    if you don't know what a spanner in the dash means then you shouldn't be on the road its part of the show me tell me on tests now so actually my comment was rite.
    i took my test 3 years ago. it wasn't on there
  20. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Norwich Posts: 746 Saxo Vtr Mk2
    #20
    service mate as mine had it about a week ago got it service now it's gone
  21. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2009 LEEDS Posts: 111 1.4 saxo sx
    #21
    would it be on a test? as it isnt something that all vehicles are fitted with? i dont know like as i passed my test years ago but would seem to me that they would only test things that are common to all vehicles as they do not know what you will be driving or have been driving. like i say though i dont know and im sure someone will prove me wrong
  22. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS
    #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    your the spanner who don't know what a service light is try using the search next time.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bedford126 View Post
    your boring me.
    You're**

  23. Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup
    #23
    Isnt it like turn it so the ignitions on, but dont start up engine.
    Then hold down a button for 10 secs and it flashes, then turn off car, then start it up and its gone.

    If it works, pm me for my paypal as its £1 for my services
  24. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Thanet/Oxford Posts: 249 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by piranhamatt View Post

    If it works, pm me for my paypal as its £1 for my services
    Haha yesssssss quality. Tickled me that ..
  25. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Thanet/Oxford Posts: 249 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #25
    This didnt work for me :/ it counted down, then i got an equals sign and a zero, ( after the first few fails i tried holding down still at this stage but to no avail) turned the ignition off, removed the key put it back in, still got that bellend spanner. Oh yeh, ive serviced it too
  26. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 hayes, middx Posts: 710 saxo mrk2 vtr, v reg (90bhp), citroen relay tipper
    #26
    switch off ignition
    press and hold button
    switch on ignition
    the distance remaining until next service flashes
    hold button for 10 seconds
    the display will read =0 and the spanner will disappear

    hope this helps
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  27. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Thanet/Oxford Posts: 249 Saxo VTR Mk2
    #27
    Gotcha. Thanks mate