Hi I Have A Stop Light Showing On The Dash Whats Wrong

[mr pj monteith]

i have a old c5 diesel estate and a stop light has started to come on any ideas what is wrong

[Johndouglas]

It could be a multitude of reasons. For a start check the level of the LDS fluid

[mr pj monteith]

sorry but i know nothing about cars, i had the pat fluid filled up and had a service does this information help to sort the problem out

i hope it does

[Johndouglas]

I wouldn't have thought topiing up the Eolys fluid would have any bearing on the STOP light. Have you checked the LDS level?

[mr pj monteith]

sorry but as i said i konw nothing about cars, what is the lds fluid and how do i check it please help me, were do i look

[Johndouglas]

The LDS fluid is in the suspension system. The reservoir is under the bonnet and over the driver's side front wheel. It is a greyish plastic container with a screw top. Don't confuse it with the coolant tank. It may have a small label attached "Total LDS" To check the level, start the engine, put the suspension to the lowest setting, allow to stabilize then switch off. Unscrew the cap and there will be a slight hiss. You should be able to see the fluid at the bottom of the neck. If you can't, it needs topping up with Total LDS. (Use nothing else. Any other fluid will harm the system. When the level is correct, replace the cap, start the engine and move the height lever to normal.

 

There are several other reasons for the stop light being on. It's really a matter of finding it. The quickest way would be looking at any fault codes with a diagnostic meter.

[coastline taxis]

you need to get the plugged in as it could be anything from lack of water to no oil. do your basic check oil, water tyres and brake fluid and if light still on then you will need a diagnosticon it

[mr pj monteith]

i have put 1 ltr of lds fluid into the car and the stop light still comes on, so i have ordered another 1 ltr of fluid in case i did not put enough fluid into it

[paul.h]

When checking the lds level with the car suspension at its lowest, was the fluid level up to the bottom of the tank filler strainer ? If yes then it does not need any more and do not put in too much since overfilling could cause the tank to split.

 

As well as the engine oil, coolant and brake fluid level checks, you should also check the brake pads at the front are not worn down since these have wear sensors. Is the engine temperature gauge showing a normal value approx half way ? Are there any warning messages or any of the other warning lights on such as the battery light or oil pressure light or brake warning light ? Do the warning lights all work when the ignition is first switched on to show that a bulb has not failed and you are missing a warning ?

[coastline taxis]

dont put any more fluid in as you dont know its that and you can burst your reservoir tank by over filling it. when the stop light comes on what does the center display say . there should be a bong then the stop light will come on then the display for the stereo will tell you what area the fault is in