What does it mean when your car has a brake light on?

What does it mean when your car has a brake light on?

What it means: This light means that there is a problem with the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). When this light is on, the ABS function is disabled. The ABS control units use a wheel sensor at each wheel to check the speed of each wheel. The ABS is made not to lock your brakes entirely when you panic brake your vehicle.

How to replace brake pedal position ( BPP ) switch?

Replace brake pedal position (BPP) switch with modified unit. Fit adaptor harness to BPP switch and existing harness. Secure adaptor harness to fascia fuse box support with retaining clip. Fault must firstly be erased from the memory using diagnostic software. Check condition of engine coolant temperature sensor and replace if necessary.

Where can I find list of Peugeot problems?

Below is a list of Peugeot cars and the total problems we have in our database for that model. You can add your own problems by clicking the ‘Post a new problem’ buttons around the site. Don’t see your car model? We only list the cars here that have problems, you can add a problem for any model.

How many times does the autowbrake brake light blink?

When selecting a setting for your trailer, the Autowbrake’s LED light will blink multiple times to signify the different settings. The light will blink 3 times for Setting 1, 6 times for Setting 2, and 9 times for Setting 3. This way you will be able to confirm that the unit is properly calibrated based on the weight of your trailer.

Where can I find the brake light switch?

Actually, it may be an easier fix than you think, just by investigating your brake light switch. You can see your brake light switch by looking under the dash, near the top of the brake pedal.

How is the brake light switch attached to the pedal?

The brake light switch is usually attached to a small bracket that holds the switch, activated when the pedal is depressed, in position.

What happens when the brake light switch is not working?

Brake light switch is installed above the brake pedal. Many vehicle systems including Push-Button start, Antilock Brakes and Vehicle Stability Control cannot operate if a brake light switch is not working properly. The brake light switch serves two major functions. First, it turns on the brake lights when a driver presses the brake pedal.

How to test a 2 pin brake light switch?

This is a testing method for 2 pin brake light switches. If you have a 4 pin brake light switch, the testing is performed in the same way, but you just need to know the pinout of the switch to know which terminals you have to probe. Here is a video on how you can check for continuity in a 4 pin brake light switch: