Astra G Automatic 2003

[Vin]

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.

 

[Malcolm Stewart]

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.

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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.

 

[Peter (3)]

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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

 

[Vin]

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

 

[Alan (archive)]

Definitely OK. It is meant to do this.

 

[Gio (2)]

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