Hello, I am new to the forum, sorry if this has been posted before, but I couldnt find an answer when I did a search. I am looking to buy a 2001 turbo. I took one for a test drive and when I got the car into the upper rpm's I noticed a yellow/orangish light flash in the dashboard. Is this something I should be concerned with or is this normal, like a shift light?

Thanks in Advance.

 

Did you see what the outline of the light was, if applicable, and where the location of the light was?

 

Thanks for the response. I wasnt able to get a good look to see what the outline of the light was, and I believe it was located around the bottom middle of the dashboard - maybe a little closer to the drivers side door than dead center.

 

could this be a shift light someone installed?

 

before you buy it , make sure you get a ppi done .

 

I am not familiar with the Porsche electronics, as I dont own one yet, come from many BMW's, but that could be a traction control light blinking, aka will cut power and abs intrusion to get the car "corrected" then it will go out.

 

Thanks! bad107, I dont think it was a shift light. Didnt look like anything aftermarket. And the care is supposed to be stock.

umvmy996 - I am planning on getting a PPI done. Other than the light, which might be nothing, the car looks to be in almost perfect condition, 19k miles. little to no scratches.. new tires, brakes, clean air filter.. etc. Also, I like both your avatar and quote

Tj Hunter, that also sounds like a possibility. I hope someone hear has a definitive answer ! Thanks for all the responses

 

I edited my response just a tad, should help clarify my meaning.

 

The blinking light more than likely is the PSM (traction control) light blinking. It also could be the Check Engine Light though because when the car misfires it will blink but NORMALLY the light will stay on after it does.

 

Thanks Powell. Are they separate lights? So I could tell when I drive it again?

 

Misfire will be the check engine light. Traction has it's own light I think.

 

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post3166527

good shot of the indicators here if you can identify which one was flashing.

 

I agree with the PSM light as well ,it could be trying to kick inhe .

where you getting on it when the light was flashing ?

 

Happened to me last week when i floored it in first gear, its the traction light. Tire slip.

 

Thanks Everyone!


2Low - that shot is great. It will give me something to look for tomorrow when i Test drive the car again.

unvmy - yep, i was on it. 1st and second gear.