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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Brake Fluid Level Switch Test

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
ElectricalBrake Fluid Level Switch Test

Brake Fluid Level Switch Test

Diagram of brake fluid reservoir cap assembly showing float, switch contacts, and terminals in down and up positions
  1. A Reservoir cap
  2. B Down position
  3. C Float (built-in magnet)
  4. D Switch contacts closed when float drops
  5. E Switch contacts open when fluid level correct
  6. F Up position
  7. Remove the reservoir cap. Check that the float moves up and down freely; if it doesn't, replace the reservoir cap assembly.
  8. Check for continuity between the terminals with the float up and down.
    There should be continuity with the float down and no continuity with the float up. Replace the reservoir cap assembly, if necessary.

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