145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   HANDBRAKE LEVER FAILS TO DISENGAGE   G004   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

HANDBRAKE LEVER ADJUSTMENT CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

HANDBRAKE LEVER

 

Check for correct adjustment or loosening of the reaction/transmission mechanisms

 

Go to Step 2

 

Wrong adjustment/loosening of the reaction/transmission mechanisms

 

Loosen the system to unlock and disengage the handbrake lever and check its condition.

Carry out the adjustment, carry out some test manoeuvres to settle the whole system. Check the correct operation again and, if necessary, repeat the adjustment until the desired performance is obtained.

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

LEVER BODY DEFORMATION CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

LEVER BODY

 

Check for deformation of the lever body with the system engaged, caused by impacts or moving objects inside the passenger compartment

 

End of diagnosis

 

Lever body deformation

 

Loosen the system to unlock and disassemble the lever

Replace the handbrake lever assembly

 Op. 3380A10 HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R