Unidentified Warning Light and Chime

[FaithRider]

While riding yesterday I encountered some rain showers and surprise warning light showed up on the instrument cluster. It appeared to be a red vehicle with both doors open. I am guessing that it is an indicator that doors are open. When I turn the ignition key off the light goes off but then I hear a faint chime similar to a chime if you leave a key in the ignition and open a door, which is of course is not the case. Has anyone encountered this problem and can maybe offer a fix? My stallion is a 2008.

 

[trikervet]

While riding yesterday I encountered some rain showers and surprise warning light showed up on the instrument cluster. It appeared to be a red vehicle with both doors open. I am guessing that it is an indicator that doors are open. When I turn the ignition key off the light goes off but then I hear a faint chime similar to a chime if you leave a key in the ignition and open a door, which is of course is not the case. Has anyone encountered this problem and can maybe offer a fix? My stallion is a 2008.

Haven't heard of that one. The instrument cluster is from a Ford Ranger pickup. The lights you mentioned would be from said truck doors. This part of the warning system is redundant on the Stallion. It is possible the cluster got so wet in the rain, that it created a contact.

I would give it a few days to dry before going into any extensive troubleshooting.

The instrument cluster gets a LOT of water from the front tire in the rain.

 

[Gorilla]

It does sound like you got water where it should not be. I agree lets give it time to dry out and see if it goes away.

 

[FaithRider]

I was quite sure that it was related to something getting wet. It did not have any effect on the performance. I'll give it a few days and see what happens.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

I've ridden in rain several time and that's a new one for me also. Now my panel on the left where the air pressure and volts are displayed goes crazy when I ride in the rain. Once it dries out the readings are normal.

 

[cavie]

I drive a 2001 2 wheel drive Dodge Dakota. I have a light on my dash that I keep covered with black tape. It says Service 4 wheel drive.

 

[rocket1lf]

I've ridden in rain several time and that's a new one for me also. Now my panel on the left where the air pressure and volts are displayed goes crazy when I ride in the rain. Once it dries out the readings are normal.

Mine has done this also. When I returned from a trip, I opened the cowl and pressure washed the engine compartment lightly. The radio head readout also went blank off and on for several days also. The radio worked fine, just the display would go off and on. After a few days, everything works fine again. Rick

 

[wif]

chime and door ajar lite on instrument cluster

I had the same problem: door ajar light on and chime sounding.

The chime left when I took the ign. key assy. out and cleaned, lubricated with dielectric grease and reinstalled. The door ajar light is still on, I think the circuit is grounded somewhere to keep the light turned on when ship's power is on.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I would think since the stallion uses automotive parts, water would be a big issue ... for example ... the Ford speedo isn't designed to be outside, so I'm guessing rain gets to it sometimes.

Am I correct in this assumption? I'd really like to get an up close look at one of these, but, they are pretty quick and elusive. :AGGHH: