Lite up like a Christmas tree.
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Lite up like a Christmas tree.
Half way to work this morning my info-panel lite up like a Christmas tree.
"Service ASR", "ASR Off", "Service ABS" all came on at the same time. WOW.
Last night I checked my fluids and refilled the hydraulic clutch reservoir, which involves unfastening and swinging the computer out of the way. Could it be something as simple as a loosened connector? Did I set it down and break something? (The car was cold at the time). Do these alarms have something in-common? Help.
Has anyone had a similar problem? Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
"Service ASR", "ASR Off", "Service ABS" all came on at the same time. WOW.
Last night I checked my fluids and refilled the hydraulic clutch reservoir, which involves unfastening and swinging the computer out of the way. Could it be something as simple as a loosened connector? Did I set it down and break something? (The car was cold at the time). Do these alarms have something in-common? Help.
Has anyone had a similar problem? Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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It sounds like your brake fluid is low. Now here's the catch, DON'T add fluid immediately.
The level sensor in the MC is hyper sensitive and will turn on those warning lights if your brake fluid drops far enough because of normal wear of the pads. Check your pads and rotors to make sure they are up to par. If they are, then check the fluid level and make sure it's fine.
I say not to add fluid because if you do, then you replace your brake pads you'll overflow the MC and make a nasty mess. It's kinda a "hey buddy you might want to check your brakes" feature.
The level sensor in the MC is hyper sensitive and will turn on those warning lights if your brake fluid drops far enough because of normal wear of the pads. Check your pads and rotors to make sure they are up to par. If they are, then check the fluid level and make sure it's fine.
I say not to add fluid because if you do, then you replace your brake pads you'll overflow the MC and make a nasty mess. It's kinda a "hey buddy you might want to check your brakes" feature.
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I am still confused as to why the ASR alarms would come on if it was low brake fluid?
One thing interseting - it will really surprise you when all those lights come on when driving in the pitch-black pre-dawn...those things are bright!
I am still confused as to why the ASR alarms would come on if it was low brake fluid?
One thing interseting - it will really surprise you when all those lights come on when driving in the pitch-black pre-dawn...those things are bright!
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[QUOTE=torchred1995]Thanks for the suggestions.
I am still confused as to why the ASR alarms would come on if it was low brake fluid?
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The ASR/ABS disables to prevent air from entering the system if activated during a low fluid condition.
I am still confused as to why the ASR alarms would come on if it was low brake fluid?
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The ASR/ABS disables to prevent air from entering the system if activated during a low fluid condition.
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You were certainly right about the sensor being hyper-sensitive.
The level was just below the fill line. I checked all the pads and though wearing a bit, looked to be fine (for a while at least), and looked for apparent leaks.
Then I went to adjust the fluid level. It took only about 1 oz to get it to the minimum requirement, so I stopped there to test the theory...and sure enough. No alarms. Returned and filled it to just above the line.
Very sensitive indeed!
Just wanted to follow-up for others that may incur the same "problem".
Thanks for all your help.
The level was just below the fill line. I checked all the pads and though wearing a bit, looked to be fine (for a while at least), and looked for apparent leaks.
Then I went to adjust the fluid level. It took only about 1 oz to get it to the minimum requirement, so I stopped there to test the theory...and sure enough. No alarms. Returned and filled it to just above the line.
Very sensitive indeed!
Just wanted to follow-up for others that may incur the same "problem".
Thanks for all your help.
Last edited by torchred1995; Mar 15, 2005 at 07:25 AM.
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Good, just be very careful when you do replace the brakes next time not to overflow the cylinder. Brake fluid removes paint almost instantly.
Ideally you would replace all the pads and all the rotors and then fill it up to where it is supposed to be. Brake fluid isn't generally a consumable fluid so you shouldn't technically have to add any. If your brakes have been bled though and never topped off it could account for it being low.
Ideally you would replace all the pads and all the rotors and then fill it up to where it is supposed to be. Brake fluid isn't generally a consumable fluid so you shouldn't technically have to add any. If your brakes have been bled though and never topped off it could account for it being low.
