IDIOT LIGHTS

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by CHUGGY, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. CHUGGY

    CHUGGY Guest

    i braked hard the other day in my 76 240DL and now the "idiot brake failure
    and handbrake failure" lights wont go out with the engine going.
    all systems are working ok also the alternator light comes on
    intermittently any ideas welcome
     
    CHUGGY, Jun 23, 2006
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  2. CHUGGY

    zencraps Guest

    Bad wiring?

    If you triggered the brake failure, IIRC you must unscrew the switch on
    the brake line junction block (behind engine, on front of transmission
    tunnel), then pump the brakes a few times, then screw the switch back
    in.

    Should reset.
     
    zencraps, Jun 23, 2006
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  3. CHUGGY

    slug Guest

    turned out to be a stuck regulator fixed now thanks
     
    slug, Jun 27, 2006
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