24/01/2015

Faulty ESP/ABS switch replacement

My turn
The symptoms over the past 4 days, both ESP and ABS fault indicator came off and on whenever they like followed by an audible note. 2 days ago, the brake switch was re-configured to default but symptoms still persisted. Wifey advised me to attend to it quickly because it concerns a safety issue so today, I took the car to the doctor at 9:30 am. The spare part had to be ordered from Kuala Lumpur and if not for that, the job would be quick but home was relatively close so my son picked me up at 11:30 and at 4:30 pm I was called to pick up the car. Electronic components of any car is not cheap so damage control is one to be expected but easily forgotten once a favourite car is driven off passionately.

To be fair, there are generic mechanic who can do a good and thorough service of the Peugeot 407 except may be hampered if not equipt with an electronic diagnostic tool to check electronic issues and they who do have it, have a tendency to push their labour charge almost at par with the official Peugeot Service Centre where it concerns electronic issues.

Cause of problem...a wear and tear brake switch