What is the ABS and ESP warning light on my Peugeot 407?
I have a 56 reg, Peugeot 407 2.0 hdi auto and recently the ABS & ESP warning lights apoear every time the ignition is switched on. This has happened before on an intermittent basis then nothing showed for over a month before this more permanent episode.
Is there an ABS sensor fault on a 407?
With the abs sensors costing around �130 each (not including labour) this repair could end up costing �600+ and still not fix the fault. So, to the point of my post. I have noticed through a quick scan of this and other forums that abs / esp sensor faults are fairly common in 407’s and even 307’s.
Is there a braking fault in a Peugeot 407?
However last week whilst driving the car on the motorway, the speedometer froze at 65mph and the instruments also alerted me to a braking fault (the brakes were working fine though). Upon stopping the car and switching off the engine I noticed other strange things: the power steering pump was running constantly even with the ignition off.
How much does it cost to fix ABS on a Peugeot 407?
They managed to reset the ecu so that the speedo began working again but this only lasted a few days. With the abs sensors costing around �130 each (not including labour) this repair could end up costing �600+ and still not fix the fault. So, to the point of my post.
I have a 56 reg, Peugeot 407 2.0 hdi auto and recently the ABS & ESP warning lights apoear every time the ignition is switched on. This has happened before on an intermittent basis then nothing showed for over a month before this more permanent episode.
With the abs sensors costing around �130 each (not including labour) this repair could end up costing �600+ and still not fix the fault. So, to the point of my post. I have noticed through a quick scan of this and other forums that abs / esp sensor faults are fairly common in 407’s and even 307’s.
However last week whilst driving the car on the motorway, the speedometer froze at 65mph and the instruments also alerted me to a braking fault (the brakes were working fine though). Upon stopping the car and switching off the engine I noticed other strange things: the power steering pump was running constantly even with the ignition off.
They managed to reset the ecu so that the speedo began working again but this only lasted a few days. With the abs sensors costing around �130 each (not including labour) this repair could end up costing �600+ and still not fix the fault. So, to the point of my post.
What does a brake warning light on a Peugeot mean?
This light is normally acompanied by the brake warning light and generally means that an ABS sensor needs to be replaced (but not always) We advise you to use a code reader that covers the Peugeot ABS system such as the iCarsoft CP V1.0 Peugeot OBD Code Reader tool. Once the problem has been rectified the ABS dashboard light can be removed.
What do you need to know about Peugeot 407?
You need to check the oil level and top up if required. If your oil level is correct you need to have your car checked out by your local Peugeot workshop. Peugeot 407 service warning light – this comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
What does a Peugeot 407 ABS warning light mean?
Peugeot 407 ABS warning light – indicates a problem with the ABS system. This light is normally acompanied by the brake warning light and generally means that an ABS sensor needs to be replaced (but not always) We advise you to use a code reader that covers the Peugeot ABS system such as the iCarsoft CP V1.0 Peugeot OBD Code Reader tool.
You need to check the oil level and top up if required. If your oil level is correct you need to have your car checked out by your local Peugeot workshop. Peugeot 407 service warning light – this comes on for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
Is there an ABS / ESP fault in a 407?
So, to the point of my post. I have noticed through a quick scan of this and other forums that abs / esp sensor faults are fairly common in 407’s and even 307’s. By itself this is annoying at best but downright dangerous at worst, especially if the driver of the car has no experience of non abs cars or the use of cadence braking.
Can a Peugeot 407 airbag light be removed?
We advise you to use a reset tool that covers the Peugeot 407 airbag system such as the iCarsoft CP V1.0 Peugeot OBD Code Reader. Once the problem has been found and has been corrected, the airbag light can be removed from the dashboard of your Peugeot 407.