Brake (fluid level/distribution) warning light came on with no fault c

[aliberty]

At 65K on MY2002 Targa, my Brake (fluid level/distribution) warning light came on. A check shows no fault codes, so nothing to clear. Had the brake fluid replaced at 60K service. How do I clear out the brake warning light without just pulling out the brake dash light bulb?

Edited June 15, 2009 by aliberty

[Loren]

Brakes do not have a CEL - CEL = Check Engine Light.

Which brake light went on ?

- ABS warning light

- Brake fluid level, Brake distribution warning light

- Parking brake warning light

- Brake pad wear warning light

[aliberty]

Loren,

It is the Brake (fluid level/distribution) warning light I'm having problems with.

[Loren]

If the light is on then either you have a leak or you have air in the system.

Best to get it checked out.

[aliberty]

Loren,

I had it checked out. They could find no fault codes and could not clear them. They suggested it might be a bad level sensor but had no explanation as to why that would not register a fault code.

Do I replace the reserve ware sensor or pull the light bulb?

[Loren]

I would never remove the bulb - besides I think you LEDs not bulbs.

Check the sender at the fluid tank - take it out of the circuit (disconnect the electrical wires) and test the rest of the circuit by shorting the two wires then opening them and observing the light.

If the short/open test works then it has to be the sensor.

If not then you will likely need a PST2 or PIWIS to troubleshoot the PSM controller and instrument cluster.

[wvicary]

Sounds like the ABS ecu has failed, this can also be an intermittent fault.