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80 Series Timing Belt Lamp

Submitted: Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 23:30

Simon M

Hi All

I've got a 90 model 80 Series 4.2 Diesel - Base model, with the timing belt light on. Does anyone have the reset procedure for these vehicles?

Thanks in advance.

Simon
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AnswerID: 109167   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 08:29

Footloose replied:

Simon, why is the light on ? They are set to come on every 100K when the timing belt needs replacing. If you haven't already, get it replaced. If you don't, you could be up for a new engine.
To turn the light off, in the plastic cover to the dashboard instruments cluster there's a small rubber grommet about half way across. Prise it off, insert a small screwdriver or whatever and push gently.
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AnswerID: 109171   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 08:41

age replied:

I agree, get the belt changed now !!. This motor is an "interference" motor where valves etc will touch pistons if the timing belt goes - big $$"s to fix. I know of two recent cases where the belt was left 12000km past due date and let go.
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AnswerID: 109191   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 10:39

Simon M replied:

Thanks for that. Don't worry I've had the belt changed but could never reset the light. I have tried the procedure you mention but without success. Is there a technique to it - Meaning do I need to maintain pressure on the panel for a period of time etc?

Thanks again
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FollowupID: 365890   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 10:55

Member- Rox (WA) posted:

every time you push it it comes on or off so keep trying
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FollowupID: 365923   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 14:11

Footloose posted:

I just push mine in and it goes off.
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AnswerID: 109234   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 15:48

Member - DOZER replied:

If pushing the button doesnt turn off the light, remove the bulb...that will fix it...
Then make note of the kms for next time...
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FollowupID: 365964   Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2005 at 21:49

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