problem dash light
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 08:59
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dr650
Merry christmas.... i've got a 91 trtion diesel and have a warning light and dont know what it meens its red and has(!) it stay on for around 10 minutes and go's off until cold again. any ideas. Thanks mark
Reply By: Member - Tour Boy (Bororen) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 09:01
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 09:01
Handbrake warning light. Make sure that the switch at the base of the handbrake is clear of crap.
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Reply By: dr650 - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 09:09
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 09:09
no not the hand brake thats next to it.. i dont have a owners manuals so no idea.. thanks
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Reply By: Louie the fly (SA) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:09
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:09
Coolant warning maybe? I had a similar warning in my Holden but it said COOLANT LOW or something. After about 3 minutes of driving it went off. Turned out that the coolant level was just below the sensor and when the coolant heated up it covered the sensor.
In the long run I needed a new
water pump though.
Louie
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Reply By: Mark S (cns) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:56
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:56
Mate, I can tell you exactly what it is, cos I've had exactly what you describe with the same model triton!
Brake fluid warning. Either top up the brake fluid, or replace it.
In my case, a top up was all that was needed.
(there is a separate warning light for the handbrake '(o)' )
xmas cheers
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Reply By: dr650 - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:00
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:00
Thanks will check it asap
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy (Bororen) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:36
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:36
If the brake level is low, check the front pads for wear. As the pads wear, they need more fluid to keep them on the rotor thus the level drops.
Cheers
Dave
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:43
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:43
My friend and I have had the same warning light on our pajeros.
Yes, it is the low brake fluid sensor.
Some times the brake fluid needs topping up, sometimes it is just the sensor playing up.
Important you do check brake fluid level.
Sometimes it takes a flush of the brake system to get rid of it.
Sometimes a faulty/dirty wire connection.
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Reply By: peteC - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Yes it will be the brake warning light as I had the same issue. Had fluid etc but found it was the electrical plug on the brake fluid unit. Give it a clean and spray.
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Reply By: peteC - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Yes it will be the brake warning light as I had the same issue. Had fluid etc but found it was the electrical plug on the brake fluid unit. Give it a clean and spray.
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Reply By: peteC - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:49
Yes it will be the brake warning light as I had the same issue. Had fluid etc but found it was the electrical plug on the brake fluid unit. Give it a clean and spray.
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Reply By: dr650 - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:52
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:52
Thats what was the problem it was the connecter plug dirty contacts..(brake fluid) Thanks merry xmas
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