Thanks, but still, the essentially same cause could have different consequences on different parts, no? The airbag light can be easily reset, but for the CD player, once it is jammed, the damage can't be undone, at least it sounds like, yes? So I'll proceed to get the stereo replaced.



If the SRS ...

Well, that seems to be the common notion. However, there is more to the story. The airbag light and "SRS service urgent" message came up when the mechanic was messing with the clock spring in an attempt to figure out what went wrong. That per se was not hard to figure out and it was an easy reset at ...

Anyone, please?

The CD player was working perfectly fine and got stuck immediately after the clock spring was replaced. It does not run, nor eject. The radio is still working perfectly fine. The job was done by an independent mechanic. He has tried disconnecting the battery for two hours but no luck. Also put the ...

It has been going on and off for about a year now. The "anti skid service required" message and the stability control indicator light would come up when I make a tight turn and remain on as long as I continue to drive. The "anti-skid temporarily off" message and the STC light would come up when ...

Hi dialex - thanks for the note. Not sure I get it, but did you get the code?


This message applies to the ABS system, and my car will display ANTI SKID OFF, i suspect faulty connection to the speed sensor in the RF wheel, caused by a small leak from the power steering reservoir, I am going to ...

That is a big relief to know. I had thought it might be some expensive fix. Is MOT equivalent to the SMOG test in US? I did not notice any correlation with that though. Will check the relay. Great tip. Thank you very much.


Likely cost of repairing your car is £15-£20 in UK. I had the same thing ...

Sorry for belated response. I had kind of given up... Good thought. Thanks.

jose456891 wrote:The only thing I can think about is a failing sensor. High(ish) temperatures increase the resistance in wires and in sensors.

That's all I got....

Really, nobody?

It has been going on and off for about a year now. The "anti skid service required" message and the stability control indicator light would come up when I make a tight turn and remain on as long as I continue to drive. The "anti-skid temporarily off" message and the STC light would come up when next ...