Peugeot 405 Question

I have a a Peugeot 405 deisel N Reg. Driving home a red "STOP" Light came
up on dash, I have no owners manual & don't know what this means (it
flickered on/off intermitanly then ended) !!!
tonyb

 

Well gee, at a guess, i think it might be you should stop

Did any other lights come on at the same time? Oil light perhaps?

 

Usually comes on with high coolant temperature, or low oil pressure.
Check your water & oil level.

 

Do you get a "stop" light with ignition key prior to start up. It should
illuminate- mine does not (although it can come at start times on odd
occasions so connection and light still work. Maybe earth fault or contacts
require a clean.) Red light should go out when engine started. Other lights
prior to start up should be glow plugs, battery, oil light/handbrake light.,
high coolant temp , Some models have water in diesel light, ABS, engine oil
level gauge and diagnostic function.

If you do have a serious fault then that is usual for the red light to flash
on and off with a clicking noise. Reasons are oil pressure low/coolant temp
high/loss of coolant.(may be others like brake fluid but do not know for
sure). The fault condition should also be illuminated on the dash.

I would check out oil levels, coolant levels, battery condition (including
leads are not loose), brake fluid level., brake pad wear.etc.

Give a follow up on progress as it will be of assistance to other Peugeot
owners - other models have this "feature"

 

Could be that your brake fluid level is a little low.


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Cheers

Peter

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check your brake fluid level and if ok check brake light switch on top of
pedal for faulty switch.