thanks for the reply. just to be sure your abs light goes out after the start up check stationary without moving the car. ive got issues anyway frikin thing was fine i ve done some welding on it where previous owners have crushed the jacking points or not jacking points in there case. i disconected the battery completely and put the surge protector on the leads also cant help thinking its to do with this. or maybe just coindidence i had issues years ago after welding also using the surge protector fukin thing wouldnt start properly for the first couple of times i will have to clean the usual shit if it dont cure it im wiring the abs light to the oil pressure switch i want to drive the fuking thing not ass about with it ive been doing bits and bats all winter to it its time for fun now not more bumming about thats for next winter