Problem with my Brakes!

[funkyfive]

I recently bought a GTI 8v, on closer inpection i noticed that the sensor and the lid were loose on the brake fliud reservoir.

I re-seated them and a light comes on the dash, i checked vag.com with no errors.

What i noticed;

When the sensor is clipped in fully, i get a light on the dash
When the sensor is not clipped in, i get a light on the dash
When the sensor is resting in but not fullly clipped in, no light on the dash.

Its seems to me to be a points issue with the sensor not seating correctly?

Whats your thoughts???

How can i fix this? Do I just need to clean them, if so? or do i buy a new brake fluid reservoir?

[spunkymonkey]

I zip tied my contacts apart, both my vr6 and 8v had the same problem. I wouldnt bother about it.

[funkyfive]

Strange to ask do you have a pic as i just wondering why have you done that? Surely this is to inform you off the level of the brake fluid??

[VW BUSH]

Is the little cap missing that holds the plunger down?
If so this will be your problem, i found a cap at work and cable tied it down

[spunkymonkey]

Is the little cap missing that holds the plunger down?
If so this will be your problem, i found a cap at work and cable tied it down

That was the problem with mine.

Strange to ask do you have a pic as i just wondering why have you done that? Surely this is to inform you off the level of the brake fluid??

It is but i just keep a close eye on it and all is good.

[funkyfive]

Is the little cap missing that holds the plunger down?
If so this will be your problem, i found a cap at work and cable tied it down

No, the cap and plunger are fine. I think its the points on the inside of the sensor housing on the fluid reservoir.

[VW BUSH]

Go down to Audi/VW at Angmering (or Retro VW at Chorley) and pick up new one (Cap that is)
Should cost a few quid