Another Brake Failure Issue.

[WrapFactory]

Ok, running out of ideas and really don't want to take this thing to the dealership.

Things I have checked:
Brake light is working perfectly
Brakes seem to operate perfectly
E-brake is perfect
Checked and filled both brake fluid tanks
Checked battery connections to make sure they are secure
Did the 3 key cycle test to try to clear the warning but the msg just keeps coming back to haunt me.

Ran the "code check" and the only code I am seeing is "0 C0049" .

Any other ideas of things to check or places to look to get rid of the annoying error??

 

[NancysToy]

C0049 is the code for low brake fluid. Be absolutely sure your reservoirs are full. They often look full enough, but still trip the switch. If levels are OK, it could be a bad fluid level sensor or a wiring/connector failure. The normal switch value is "open", so disconnecting it should work temporarily.

 

[WrapFactory]

I will try to unplug the sensor and see if the light/error goes away. I will report back, thanks for the input!!!

 

[Lamonster]

I take it that the rubber in the caps are sitting flat and not extended?

 

[WrapFactory]

OK, just pulled the rear side panel loose and pulled both sensors out and the light went off. I put the rear tank sensor back in and the light stayed off, re-installed the front tank sensor and the error / light popped back on. I check the level of the front tank again and it seemed within spec, but i went ahead and added a light more fluid, reset the light and it came right back on. Looks like a bad sensor to me? So I guess I will just leave the front sensor out until I have a bigger reason to visit the dealer?

thanks for the quick response and helpful info!!

 

[WrapFactory]

I take it that the rubber in the caps are sitting flat and not extended?

They appear to be flush with the cap around the edges.

 

[Lamonster]

OK, just pulled the rear side panel loose and pulled both sensors out and the light went off. I put the rear tank sensor back in and the light stayed off, re-installed the front tank sensor and the error / light popped back on. I check the level of the front tank again and it seemed within spec, but i went ahead and added a light more fluid, reset the light and it came right back on. Looks like a bad sensor to me? So I guess I will just leave the front sensor out until I have a bigger reason to visit the dealer?

thanks for the quick response and helpful info!!

You could swap the sensors and see if the rear fails, if so you know it's a bad sensor. They are the same part number.

 

[WrapFactory]

Tried that and it seems to be the sensor. Thanks again!

 

[WackyDan]

Tried that and it seems to be the sensor. Thanks again!

:2thumbs: I'm mentally making note of this... I would have never thought to do that the other day... Luckily, mine was just low.