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    Default Parking brake failure message

    I have changed out the brake switch and spring and still have the failure message. Brake fluid topped off. What else is causing massage. Is there a reset sequence for the error code maybe?.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    I have changed out the brake switch and spring and still have the failure message. Brake fluid topped off. What else is causing massage. Is there a reset sequence for the error code maybe?.
    More info. is necessary.

    Does the brake failure message really specify the PARKING brake ?
    Is your parking brake actually stuck ON or OFF ?

    The most common parking brake failure is the parking brake motor/solenoid.

    Knowing the model and year might help.
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    [It just says Brake Failureq. 2009 Gs

    QUOTE=Easy Rider;1456513]More info. is necessary.

    Does the brake failure message really specify the PARKING brake ?
    Is your parking brake actually stuck ON or OFF ?

    The most common parking brake failure is the parking brake motor/solenoid.

    Knowing the model and year might help.
    You can put that info. in your signature,
    here VVVVVVV[/QUOTE]
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    It just says Brake Failureq. 2009 Gs
    Well that does NOT necessarily mean "parking" brake.

    Is there an obvious problem with the parking brake ??

    I think you need BUDS connected to read all the codes present.

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    Parking brake works fine. Only electrical connection that would trigger a code for brakes is the parking brake switch. Dealer told me there are no sensors at the brakes themselves. So we both figured it was switch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    Parking brake works fine. Only electrical connection that would trigger a code for brakes is the parking brake switch. Dealer told me there are no sensors at the brakes themselves. So we both figured it was switch.
    IMHO ….. If you have any brake message it is usually due to LOW Fluid ….. correcting that may solve your issue ….. for a complete RE-BOOT disconnect the battery for 10min. ….. good luck ….. Mike

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    Thanks. Fluid has been topped. Off. Will try the battery
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    The dealer told you there are no sensors in the brakes! That there is just too funny!

    Stop guessing and get the active fault code. You posted in the GS/RS forum so I will guess that is what you have. You do not tell us the year and that could make a difference. So the most likely way to get the fault code would be. With the fault active on the screen.

    With engine running. Press the mode button repeatedly until "engine hours" (total hours) shows on display. Make sure you do not release the mode button when you get to "engine hours"
    While still holding the mode button. Flash high beams 5 times within 2 seconds.
    If there are no active faults "No Active Fault Code" will be displayed.
    If there is an active fault, an alphanumeric code will be displayed.
    If there are more than one active code, you may press MODE to cycle through them.

    By your description it sounds like a low pressure fault. Usual cause is old brake fluid. If it is there is a way to clear the fault.

    Disconnecting the battery is a waste of time and effort.

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    This is my first time on the forums and have received good info. I will try the codes now. I have an 09gs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    This is my first time on the forums and have received good info. I will try the codes now. I have an 09gs.
    I had the same thing the day I bought mine - to cancel the message is a strange thing

    Turn on ignition and then stand and I mean stand on the brake pedal until you hear a second click - first one is the brake light - it worked for me
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    C0049. Shows brake fluid level or sensors. Level is full. Dont know how to check resistance on the sensors to see if they work.
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    Not sure what else to look for here. The 2 plastic probe type sensors are in place under the reservoir but sit loose. May be normal. Dont see how those work.
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    Well now you know it is a brake fluid level sensor issue and you can concentrate on that. Make sure the magnet is still attached to the float. Make sure the sensor is fully seated on the back of the reservoir.

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    I think you guys nailed this mystery for me. The code is not showing now. I topped off the resevoir all the way up till it overflowed. code still showed. Back half of resevoir never moved in height. I topped it off as well. No code. Am i to assume the resevoir is a 2 compartments. ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    I think you guys nailed this mystery for me. The code is not showing now. I topped off the resevoir all the way up till it overflowed. code still showed. Back half of resevoir never moved in height. I topped it off as well. No code. Am i to assume the resevoir is a 2 compartments. ?
    Yes it is. The rear if for the front brakes and the front is for the rear brakes. That's why there 2 caps to fill as well. So now you have to clean up all the extra brake fluid. It will strip paint. Brake fluid is water soluble. So easy enough to clean up.

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    Done. Thanks for all the help. Really not sure why the dealer didnt even suggest this or k ow how to get the code to figure it out. Been dealing with this since october
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    Parking brake works fine. Only electrical connection that would trigger a code for brakes is the parking brake switch. Dealer told me there are no sensors at the brakes themselves. So we both figured it was switch.
    WHAT YEAR AND MODEL DO YOU HAVE ?

    Unless maybe you have the first Spyder ever built, I'm pretty sure that is absolutely, positively FALSE.
    I think you need a different dealer.
    For instance, I had a brake failure indicator come on because I was "riding the brake" a little.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue1 View Post
    Am i to assume the resevoir is a 2 compartments. ?
    Yes. BUT having it WAY overfilled can cause problems too.

    And given what you have now discovered, I KNOW that you need a different Spyder shop.

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