Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 01 1.6 Warning lights illuminated - Brake problem?

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Fri 7 Aug 2009 20:46
01 1.6 Warning lights illuminated - Brake problem? - Mazda Owner
Hi All,

I'm posting this on behalf of my friend's 2001 model year mazda 323.

Every now and then there's a vibration through the brake pedal and a few warning lamps lightup on the instrument bridge.

Those lamps which lightup: The yellow ABS warning lamp, the TCS lamp and the handbrake 'on' lamp. The handbrake is definitely off and there's no change by pressing the TCS on/off switch. Is this a warning that there's a problem with the car's braking system?

Strange, he then returns to the car and there's no sign of any problem, i.e. the lights are not on and then ithe same problem returns a few days later.

Have any Forum folks in the Mazda world of motoring come across this?

Level in the brake fluid reservoir is fine.

Thanks to Google there are other owners complaining of the same symptoms. Lots of speculation as to its possible cause, e.g. speed sensors, costly ABS modules, but no definite fixes!

Many thanks for any advice.
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