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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Okay so my battery dead last week, so I bring it to the shop to get a new battery. After replaceing the battery. The break and power steering warning light is on.
Anyone got this problem?
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Oh yes, the shop also programed battery for me as register battery.

The guy from shop sAid the warning lights should disappear after running few miles.
But I have already driven for 100miles already but the warning light is still on
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Brake and power steering light? Do you have some pics?

I'm not sure, but I think I read somewhere that the active steering or steering angle sensor has to be recalibrated or something. Turn the engine on, turn the wheel all the way to the left, then right, then left. Again, I'm not sure on this but give it a try.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Sry that I don't have a pic but I just check the manual, and it's the indicator lamp flash
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Just check the check control messages and it got 2 codes.
One is drive control system and the other is start-off assistance inactive
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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Did you try turning the wheel trick? (left, right, left, drive off)
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Yeah just did, not working
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I had the exact same problem after a battery replacement. Went away after turning off engine and then restarting PLUS 50 mi. or so of driving.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by whdigital
I had the exact same problem after a battery replacement. Went away after turning off engine and then restarting PLUS 50 mi. or so of driving.
I just got this problem fixed today, bring it to local dealer let them reprogram the battery for u and that would fox it.
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