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dorsetsmith



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Brake fluid warning light


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on later model
Post #698122 2nd Apr 2018 9:16pm
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90roy



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I replaced that cap dorsetsmith as well as fixing the wire and got it through the MOT test.
My brake warning light now comes on under hard braking or cornering.
It seems that the level sensor is a bit too sensitive. Is this common?

Cheers,

Roy 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #698163 3rd Apr 2018 8:11am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
It certainly is on Pumas. If the level is at the max mark, the light will flicker on if you brake going down a steep hill.

I keep my fluid at the base of the filler neck, a little above the max mark.

I imagine earlier vehicles may have similar quirks.
Post #698171 3rd Apr 2018 8:57am
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EuropeDefender



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Italy 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Coniston Green
Yes, the sender is really "too sensitive".
My '98 300 has the same light almost always on.
It torns off only when you are completely stopped on a flat ground (and the level to the "max"). Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum
Post #698202 3rd Apr 2018 11:44am
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90roy



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Thanks guys.
The flashing light really is quite annoying but if it's "normal" I'll live with it.

Roy 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #700086 10th Apr 2018 9:53pm
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EuropeDefender



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Italy 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Coniston Green
You can "fix" it disconnecting one of the wire from the sender, and checking level once a month. Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum
Post #700118 11th Apr 2018 5:55am
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90roy



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Smile Smile Smile 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #700127 11th Apr 2018 6:59am
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