406 HDi Brake Fluid Level Low

John G wrote:
> I have an intermittent problem with my year 2000 HDi estate.
>
> I get an intermittent warning message Brake Fluid Level Low. The
> level is not low and I still get the same problem with the lead
> removed from the sensor on the master cylinder. The problem normally
> occurs when the hand brake is applied and released. It usually
> happens after the hand brake warning light comes on and before it
> goes off, not at the same time.
> Any suggestions please?

Common fault, caused by a faulty handbrake switch. Replace it, and voila.
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marki wrote:
>"" wrote:
> > I have an intermittent problem with my year 2000 HDi estate.
> >
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> >
> > John
>
>its a common fault i have it 2 been
>
> to the garage and they say its typical with peugeot electrics,there
>isnt actually anything wrong just a wirring fault
Yes peugeot electrics are bad BUTof course there is a problem usuallyahigh
resistance in the loom or handbrake switch
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Hi,

> Yes peugeot electrics are bad BUTof course there is a problem usuallyahigh
> resistance in the loom or handbrake switch
I have to agree. But I've seen far worse electrics on modern systems... Have
you ever seen the side indicators' wiring on a 600 Diversion ? I haven't
looked further, it was enough for me. Renault Laguna Mk2 isn't that good too
(I've been told they only use 1 network for all car links, from engine bay
to tailgate).

Regards,
G.T
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205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : www.205d.com
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I have stripped out all the plastic between the front seats and the fault
has now gone. Can't see anything that looks suspicious. The wiring around
the hand brake switch looks fine and as the fault didn't come on at the same
time as the hand brake switch operated I can't see how it could have been
that. I will drive around as it is for a few days before putting it back
together. If I find the cause I will report back.

Thanks.

John
"John G" <john.greenleaf.DeleteThis@OMITbtinternet.com> wrote in message
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>I have an intermittent problem with my year 2000 HDi estate.
>
> I get an intermittent warning message Brake Fluid Level Low. The level is
> not low and I still get the same problem with the lead removed from the
> sensor on the master cylinder. The problem normally occurs when the hand
> brake is applied and released. It usually happens after the hand brake
> warning light comes on and before it goes off, not at the same time.
>
> Any suggestions please?
>
> Thanks
>
> John
>
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John G wrote:
> I have stripped out all the plastic between the front seats and the
> fault has now gone. Can't see anything that looks suspicious. The
> wiring around the hand brake switch looks fine and as the fault
> didn't come on at the same time as the hand brake switch operated I
> can't see how it could have been that.

Replace the switch - they only cost £6 or something.
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If / when the fault comes back I will give it a try.
Thanks
John
> John G wrote:
>> I have stripped out all the plastic between the front seats and the
>> fault has now gone. Can't see anything that looks suspicious. The
>> wiring around the hand brake switch looks fine and as the fault
>> didn't come on at the same time as the hand brake switch operated I
>> can't see how it could have been that.
>
> Replace the switch - they only cost £6 or something.
>
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>I have an intermittent problem with my year 2000 HDi estate.
>
> I get an intermittent warning message Brake Fluid Level Low. The level is
> not low and I still get the same problem with the lead removed from the
> sensor on the master cylinder. The problem normally occurs when the hand
> brake is applied and released. It usually happens after the hand brake
> warning light comes on and before it goes off, not at the same time.
>
> Any suggestions please?
>
> Thanks
>
> John
>
I had the same problem and just replaced that simple handbrakeswitch myself.
It was a job of about a half an hour and I payed 2.50 euro for it.
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