145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON (WITH HANDBRAKE APPLIED)   K066   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

BRAKE LEVER ENGAGED WARNING LIGHT OPERATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

BRAKE LEVER ENGAGED WARNING LIGHT

 

Check that the brake lever engaged warning light bulb is working correctly.

 

Go to Step 2

 

Bulb blown

 

Replace the bulb

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CHECK OF CONNECTION PIN WITH MICROSWITCH

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

CONNECTION PIN WITH MICROSWITCH

 

Check that the connection pin with microswitch is not disconnected

 

Go to Step 3

 

Pin disconnected

 

Reconnect the pin correctly

 

3

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

MICROSWITCH CONTACT CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

MICROSWITCH

 

Check that the microswitch contacts are not oxidized

 

Go to Step 4

 

Microswitch contacts oxidized

 

Remove the oxidation mechanically or with special antioxidant products and check the correct operation. If not ok, replace the microswitch

 

4

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CHECK THE EARTH CONNECTION OF THE HANDBRAKE LEVER

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

HANDBRAKE LEVER

 

Check the correct earth connection of the handbrake lever

 

Go to Step 5

 

Earth connection incorrect

 

Restore the correct earth connection of the handbrake lever

 

5

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

MICROSWITCH BUTTON CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

MICROSWITCH BUTTON

 

Check that the microswitch button is not stuck because of wrong actions

 

End of diagnosis

 

Microswitch button stuck

 

Release the microswitch button or replace the microswitch if it is not possible.