Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Checking Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit






Checking brake fluid level switch circuit

Checking brake fluid level




- Start engine.
- Disconnect brake fluid level switch
Check that brake failure warning lamp goes out.

Does the warning lamp go out?

Yes - Replacing component

No - Checking for a short-circuit and replacing component

-------------------------------------------------

Replacing component
Try a new brake fluid level switch.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Fault found

-------------------------------------------------

Checking for a short-circuit and replacing component
Check cable between brake fluid level switch connector terminal 1 and combined instrument panel terminal A28 for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
If the cable is OK: try a new combined instrument panel.









Select "Continue" when the fault has been repaired.

Continue - Fault found

-------------------------------------------------