ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Started it up, and the ESP light stayed on, along with the other yellow light that looks like a car skidding across a road Then 1 minute in to driving... the handbrake light pops on, and has stayed there for the 10 minute drive. What do all of these mean!? I looked at a few other threads... some mentioned brake fluid levels... mine are slap bang in the middle between min and max. Had a P3 service done by H dev 2 weeks ago. They mentioned 2 things relating to the brakes : the inner brake nipples are seized, and my pads are at 27.9mm, when they should be 28.4mm Don't know if that is of any help in diagnosing it.... but seems to be an awful lot of warning lights just to randomly pop up to warn you that your brake pads may be a bit under the limit..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Check your ECU for error codes (there is a guide in the Guides section on how to read the indicator flashes) What is the voltage of your battery. Zeds are known to do some crazy things regarding warning lights if the battery is on it's way out. Put a meter across it, ignore the gauge on the dash as it's useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have the torque pro app and bluetooth connector, so could i check the ECU with that diagnostics? the voltage is up at around 7/8 full from the gauge so couldnt imagine it would be that far off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Torque didn't throw up any fault codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have the torque pro app and bluetooth connector, so could i check the ECU with that diagnostics? the voltage is up at around 7/8 full from the gauge so couldnt imagine it would be that far off! Please reread what I said about the gauge being useless. I mean it, it's crap. Stick a meter across the battery, if nothing else it will rule it out if the battery is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have the torque pro app and bluetooth connector, so could i check the ECU with that diagnostics? the voltage is up at around 7/8 full from the gauge so couldnt imagine it would be that far off! Please reread what I said about the gauge being useless. I mean it, it's crap. Stick a meter across the battery, if nothing else it will rule it out if the battery is fine. Don't have any way of checking the battery at the moment, don't have the tools with me. Have had no issues with starting it up in the morning or any battery related indications so think the battery is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gudzy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 It seems they are very sensitive to brake fluid levels, get it topped up so its on max and see if that solves it, it usually does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I know... Would resetting the ECU be worth a try or could that just kick up more trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 It seems they are very sensitive to brake fluid levels, get it topped up so its on max and see if that solves it, it usually does. Yargh.... Halfords closes at 6 on a saturday! What type of fluid does the 350 use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 RTM.... Dot 4 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hmm, says dot3 on the cap, seems dot 3 and 4 are fine to mix even though the manual says not to, so will go to halfords and top it up with some dot 3 and pray that that fixes the problem! This car is already costing me 4 figures in repairs so far and have only had it just over a month! I cant afford any more big issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 As said, it will be the brake fluid level. It needs to be on max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Excellent! Cheers people! Well that gives me hope! Am sick of having restless nights because of this car so ill rest easy hoping its that and get to halfords the second they open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Had the same thing, topped up brake fluid right to max, and the lights went straight out! Out of interest, what obd adaptor did you get, I am looking at the wireless ones at the moment? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Wow... it worked! Lights went off instantly, wasnt expecting that the way my luck has been going recently! And the adaptor ive got is this one www.amazon.co.uk/Supper-Bluetooth-Compatible-Android-Support/dp/B009NPAORC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390127298&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+obd2 Becaust ive got decats it is pretty important for clearing the fault codes that pop up now and then due to the o2 sensors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good news, glad it was nice and simple for you. This forum is good isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good news, glad it was nice and simple for you. This forum is good isn't it? Got to admit this forum has helped me out a lot since owning my zed and has saved me a lot of hassle and money so far! 5 stars! I'm a convert! Hopefully once i get more clued up about these cars i can be the one answering the questions rather than asking them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Glad it's fixed! I was as surprised as you that it's that easy. Good bunch on here aren't they! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just realised this only works with Android. We've only got Iphones / Ipads so need to find the IOS equivalent. And the adaptor ive got is this one www.amazon.co.uk/Supper-Bluetooth-Compatible-Android-Support/dp/B009NPAORC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390127298&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+obd2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostego Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just realised this only works with Android. We've only got Iphones / Ipads so need to find the IOS equivalent. And the adaptor ive got is this one www.amazon.co.uk/Supper-Bluetooth-Compatible-Android-Support/dp/B009NPAORC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390127298&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+obd2 ooh, i thought they'd work for all phones! I guess IOS is more restrictive than android so there may be some issues there! Am sure there will be one out there for you! It is a handy piece of kit to have just for the peace of mind that you can get into your car's brain per-se and see what is going on with it! Even though it failed to prevail on this issue... there's always the good people of the forum to fall back on though when your OBD adaptor can't help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezman999 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 This has been happening to me the last couple of days as well. Hopefully the same will happen when I get some Dot3 tomorrow! The internet wins again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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