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Post by Sarahax Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:54 am

OK really simple question. The warning light on the dashboard tells me (according to the manual) that my 2003 HiJet needs brake fluid. Off to Halfords to buy some - but where does it go?

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Post by Logi Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:10 pm

Right hand side of the dash, wee panel pops off. If it's low it's not away with the fairies it's leaking and needs fixed asap.
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Post by PFM Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:42 pm

Though if the fluid level is not low, removing and replacing the screw cap will probably extinguish the light - it's happened several times on various vans for me. If it is low, as Logi says, it needs sorting or you might end up somewhere worse then Halfords. affraid

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Post by HighlyJetted Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:22 pm

Low brake fluid also can be a symptom of the pads/shoes wearing thin.
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Post by Sarahax Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:29 am

For your prompt replies. Problem solved. Found the brake fluid container - I checked and it's not leaking. Fluid up to the max level marked. Simply unscrewing and putting back the cap seems to have made the warning light go off - as PFM suggested. Thanks folks - your help is much appreciated,

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Post by FrontBackSide2Side Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:52 am

Thats interesting as my light is on constantly too so i'll try that, i was presuming i needed a new sensor.
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