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What is the orange light that flashes ... V70-XC70 1998

intermittantly while driving? Isn't that an indicator that a bulb is out somewhere? I checked and I cannot find a bulb thats burnt out.

Any suggestions...

TIA
Chuck








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What is the orange light that flashes ... V70-XC70 1998

In my V70 98, there are 3 yellow lights on the left side:

1) Tailgate door open: Usually does not light intermittently, it is either on or off.

2) Washer fluid level low: This can be intermittent when the level is just at the minimum, and you accelerate, turn or brake.

3) Bulb failure warning light: Monitors low beams, tail lights and brake lights. Right now mine is lighting intermittently like yours, but with a very consistent pattern: every time I press the brake pedal (and only when I do so) it lights up. And, obviously, one of my three brake lights is burned.

So the question in your case is: When does the intermittent thing happens ? When accelerating ? When braking ? Totally at random ?

Andy
(I bought the bulb yesterday, and will install it this weekend)








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more reaearch needed... V70-XC70 1998

I guess I will have to drive the car a little more and take note as to when it happens. I thought it happened last night when using the turn signal, maybe upon acceleration. I thought it was a simple light, but I guess I need to watch it more closely. All turn signals appear to work as do brake lights. But I will definitely go back to the garage.

Thanks for all of your help everyone
Chuck








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I should have specified (lower far left light on left cluster) V70-XC70 1998








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What is the orange light that flashes ... V70-XC70 1998

Probably low coolant. Needs topping off after 2 - 3 years. The
coolant moves a bit in the resevoir triggering the light. Most
commonly seen when accelerating.








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What is the orange light that flashes ... V70-XC70 1998

if your coolant level is low, the light on the right side of the cluster will intermittently flash. Is your coolant tank full?







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