Abs,bas,esp, warning lights

[Brent]

Hi all, drove home last night & on came abs bas esp warning lights & visit workshop, spoke to my mechanic and he said not a problem bring it in Monday, started it ths morning lights came on won't go into drive!
Its a 2001 430 est automatic was thinking about calling out AA see if they had any dionostic gear. Any ideas anyone?
Brent

 

[Howard]

Possibly a dodgy brake light switch.

Start the car , turn the steering wheel lock to lock twice , this can reset it.

 

[Brent]

Hi Howard
just tried that without success.

Brent

 

[Will]

It's probably a faulty brake light switch as Howard mentions. Costs £12 and takes ten minutes to fit. You can easily fit this yourself.

 

[Brent]

Thanks Will, I think your right as brake lights not working, I've the cover as best I can, where is the switch?
Brent

 

[Will]

The switch is just above the brake pedal itself. Remove the plastic trim panel where your legs/knees sit and you should be able to see it. It removes with a quarter turn and there's one plug to undo.

 

[jpwilliams]

Hi all, drove home last night & on came abs bas esp warning lights & visit workshop, spoke to my mechanic and he said not a problem bring it in Monday, started it ths morning lights came on won't go into drive!
Its a 2001 430 est automatic was thinking about calling out AA see if they had any dionostic gear. Any ideas anyone?
Brent

Try sticking a sharp pointed instrument down the small hole above the P,R,D,R,N apertures,whilst trying to move the gear knob......it worked for me.There is a reference to this in the Handbook.
Good luck.

 

[Brent]

It's probably a faulty brake light switch as Howard mentions. Costs £12 and takes ten minutes to fit. You can easily fit this yourself.

Thanks All
AA man confirmed sticking brake light switch ok now will get a new one fitted tomorrow.

Brent