I had an idiot drive reverse into my rear bumper a year or so ago. Got the bumper fixed on insurance. However when i got the car back it had an engine warning light on (something i've been very familiar with on my car).

The insurance company sent round a guy with a mobile diagnostic kit. the warning was something silly like a loose wire in rear brake light. He reset it and it went away permanently.

Ok my issue is now, i have had another ding and my bumper is slightly out on one side. I want to have a fiddle to try and improve the panel fit but i'm scared of triggering another warning light and having to pay the garage £30 to reset it.

Any ideas or am i worrying over nothing.

You will be fine. If you need fault codes cleared, just buy a cheap Gendan fault code reader for £30, they clear warning lights as well.

The sticky in this forum gives you your options.

Hello superherojones,

If your fiddling with bumper, can't think what electrics will be effected ??

Maybe you have reversing sensors ??, with igniton off I dont think disconnecting where they plug into loom will trigger an alert message??

Try doing the job with ignition and light switch or any electrics 'OFF'.

A good look around area, before commencing job, maybe slacken bolts/nuts will be enough to do job intended ??

Good luck.

Ian. 15/10/2009. :thumbup: