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Checking The Brake Failure Warning Lamp II






Checking the Brake failure warning lamp II

Checking the fluid level switch

Note! Check that the fluid level is correct. If not fill to the correct level.








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the connector from the fluid level switch
Connect an ohmmeter between terminals 1 and 2 on the fluid level switch.









The ohmmeter should read an infinite value.

OK - Checking the ABS control module

Not OK - Replacing the component

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Checking the ABS control module








- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the ABS control module.
- Ignition on.

Has the lamp gone out?

Yes - Replacing the component

No - Checking the cable

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Replacing the component
Replace the fluid level switch.

Continue - Verification

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Replacing the component
There is no short-circuit to ground in the cable between the combined instrument panel and control module connectors.
Replace the control module.

Continue - Verification

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Checking the cable
Check the cable between ABS control module terminal 26, brake fluid switch connector terminal 2 and combined instrument panel connector B terminal: 14 for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring And Terminals. Permanent Fault.










Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied as follows:








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Check that the lamp lights when the ABS control module carries out the lamp check. The lamp must light and go out after approximately 2 seconds.

Does the lamp light for 2 seconds?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the fluid level switch

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