peugeot 406 1.8 lx 2000(w) brake fluid warning

Discussion in 'Peugeot 406' started by ricardo, Jun 3, 2006.

  1. ricardo

    ricardo Guest

    please help!!why do i keep gettin a warning saying brake fluid low when i put
    the hand brake on.. it only says this when hand brake is on and engine
    running.... p.s brake fluid level is normal..thanks richard
     
    ricardo, Jun 3, 2006
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  2. ricardo

    Martin Whybrow Guest

    Richard
    It's a stock fault, high resistance on the handbrake switch. Replace it or
    do as I did and flush it out with switch cleaner.
    Martin
     
    Martin Whybrow, Jun 3, 2006
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  3. ricardo

    Chris Guest


    Spray wd40 down at the switch. you got dust down there.
    from chris Addlestone Surrey
     
    Chris, Jun 3, 2006
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  4. ricardo

    ricardo via CarKB.com Guest

    hi martin and chris thanks for your help guys but where would i find the
    handbrake switch..many thanks
    richard.
     
    ricardo via CarKB.com, Jun 4, 2006
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  5. ricardo

    Chris Guest

    follow the hand brake arm and u will find it near it .at rear of the
    arm or i could have a side bracket which it could be there,
    good hunting,from chris Addlestone Surrey
     
    Chris, Jun 4, 2006
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  6. ricardo

    ricardo via CarKB.com Guest

    cheers chris.
     
    ricardo via CarKB.com, Jun 7, 2006
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