Error Code 4281 - Brake Fluid Level - HELP
This morning I went to pull the car out of the garage and the PSM and Brake lights came on with the noted failure statements in the display. I cleared these on the display and the lights stayed on. I turned the car off and then back on to see what happens and they came back on. Durametic shows code 4821 Brake Fluid Level. After a few minutes of checking things out and starting the car again, I received a warning in the display saying "Brake Distribution".
The brake fluid level is at the max and is perfectly clear. I'm not sure when it was last changed. My brake pad levels are less than 50% but not too worn down yet. The car seems to brake fine in the driveway but I haven't driven it anywhere since the codes/warnings popped up this morning. I only found one other thread reporting this issue from 2004 and it seems it was related to driving on the track, and no solution was noted in that thread. Any ideas? Since I have brakes I assume I won't suddenly have catastrophic failure, but it's not a nice feeling so I'd like to have some ideas before I head out on the road again. Thanks. |
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Hum, that's not common. According to the wiring diagram there are only three wires going to the reservoir. Can you check the plug condition and clean the contact if possible....You have to remove the black plastic cover and you will found a plug under. I have very limited experience in this area so keep us inform of your findings.... I wonder if the level is transmitted through a float switch. Take a look in the reservoir and look if there is a float and if it is stuck to the bottom.....
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Originally Posted by jpflip
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Hum, that's not common. According to the wiring diagram there are only three wires going to the reservoir. Can you check the plug condition and clean the contact if possible....You have to remove the black plastic cover and you will found a plug under. I have very limited experience in this area so keep us inform of your findings.... I wonder if the level is transmitted through a float switch. Take a look in the reservoir and look if there is a float and if it is stuck to the bottom.....
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Originally Posted by drug delivery
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I took the cover off and everything looks very good under there. No corrosion anywhere. The plug is very clean and it seemed to be connected well. I did disconnect and reconnect the plug.
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Couple of good post about the subject see post#13!!! https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ing-false.html and here for the brake distribution warning....http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...th-no-fault-c/
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I can confirm the small button in the center of the cup when you are looking inside the reservoir (of course with the filter removed) is the floating switch because when I press down on it I trigger the signal for low level warning! But no message of brake distribution....
Note: With the engine running select PSM on and off and also parking brake on and off..... |
Fault code 4281 Brake fluid level Diagnostic conditions • Status of the brake fluid level switch is evaluated and displays an implausible value • Short circuit to ground or open circuit in circuit to control module terminal 36 • The filtering time until the fault code is set is approx. 20 seconds Possible cause of fault ♦ Brake fluid level too low ♦ Wiring/ plug connection faulty ♦ PSM hydraulic unit faulty Affected terminals Terminal 36 Diagnosis/troubleshooting Work instruction Display OK If not OK 1 Brake fluid ♦ Check the brake fluid level OK ⇒ Step 2 Correct the fluid level → End 2 Check ground lead of the level switch ♦ Ignition off ♦ Pull plug off brake fluid level switch ♦ Measure resistance between terminal 2 of plug on brake fluid level switch and ground < 5 Ω ⇒ Step 3 Open circuit → Endbetween terminal 2 of plug on brake fluid level switch and ground point 3 Printed in Germany – 4, 2001 3 Check level switch ♦ Measure resistance between terminal 1 of brake fluid level switch socket and terminal 2 of brake fluid level switch socket approx. 100 Ω (at 20 °C) ⇒ Step 4 ♦ < 100 Ω Short circuit in circuit between brake fluid level switch terminal 1 and brake fluid level switch terminal 2 ♦ Open circuit between brake fluid level switch terminal 1 and brake fluid level switch terminal 2 → End 4 Check signal lead of the level switch ♦ Pull off the PSM control module plug ♦ Measure resistance between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and brake fluid level switch terminal 1 < 5 Ω ⇒ Step 5 Open circuit between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and brake fluid level switch terminal 1 → End 5 Check signal lead of the level switch for short circuit to B+ ♦ Pull off plug II on the instrument cluster ♦ Switch on ignition ♦ Measure voltage between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and ground < 0.3 V ⇒ Step 6 Short circuit to voltage between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and brake fluid level switch terminal 1 and instrument cluster plug terminal II/4 → End 6 Check signal lead of the level switch for short circuit to ground ♦ Switch off ignition ♦ Measure resistance between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and ground > 500 Ω ⇒ Step 7 Short circuit to ground between PSM control module plug terminal 36 and brake fluid level switch terminal 1 and instrument cluster plug terminal II/4 → End 7 PSM control module faulty → End Its a lot of info I know but its out the workshop manual PDF which is why its copied across like it has. Frank |
This is scary Frank hilarious Of course if nothing I've mention work you will have to follow the step by step dd but my point is there is a message that seems to be difficult to understand which is part of the image :Brake distribution" ????? Computer bugs?
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Originally Posted by jpflip
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This is scary Frank hilarious Of course if nothing I've mention work you will have to follow the step by step dd but my point is there is a message that seems to be difficult to understand which is part of the image :Brake distribution" ????? Computer bugs?
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Originally Posted by jpflip
(Post 3636229)
I can confirm the small button in the center of the cup when you are looking inside the reservoir (of course with the filter removed) is the floating switch because when I press down on it I trigger the signal for low level warning! But no message of brake distribution....
Note: With the engine running select PSM on and off and also parking brake on and off..... |
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