Astra G Automatic 2003

Recently got this car and have a query.

On switching on the ignition the 'Sports Mode' telltale for the auto box
illuminates and goes out a couple of seconds after engine start.

The manual covers all the other telltales (e.g. engine management, seatbelt
tensioners) that should come on with the ignition but go out soon after
engine start. This one though it makes no mention of except that it should
come on when 'Sports Mode' is actually selected on the gearbox.

Anyone know if the above behaviour is normal (i.e. a self test) or is it
trying to tell me something else?

Vin.

 

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Same happens on my 2000 Astra Auto Estate 1.6... and you'll probably not find
other auto specific info in the manual.

 

This is likley just a self check of the auto box control systems, just like
the ABS warning light comes on for a few seconds when it's checking the
system.

Peter

 

Thanks for the response. According to the user manual the auto self check
is supposed to be indicated by the same telltale that indicates the check of
the engine management self check. That's why I wondered what the 'Sports
Mode' telltale was up to. I didn't notice it illuminating when I first got
the car so I thought it might have just started doing it. From the replys
so far it appears it is normal though so I'll try not to worry about it.

Vin

 

Definitely OK. It is meant to do this.

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Alan


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Yes, on our Zafira auto that is a confirmation test as with all the
warning lights. Sports mode is activated by the push button on the
change lever and on our car cancels it if the ignition is turned off
or the change lever is moved.

Steve