markyb
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 06:53 PM |
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faulty handbrake light
I was out for a drive yesterday and noticed that my handbrake light was flickering even though the handbrake was off so took things apart today to try
to see where the problem was.
Now it has got even worse with the light being permanently on - this even stays on when the connector is detached from the handbrake. Since this now
points to an electrical issue I am at a a loss at where to find the fault (electrics are the spawn of the devil in my eyes)
I bought the loom from MNR so the wiring should be ok - personally I could live with the light staying on but MOT in a few weeks so dont think the
tester would be too keen
any ideas on what I should be looking at ?
thanks
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loggyboy
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 06:58 PM |
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Is it connected to your fluid level indicator?
Mistral Motorsport
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jacko
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 07:00 PM |
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Is it low on brake fluid ? some times its the same warning light
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nearly done
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 07:30 PM |
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Had exactly the same thing in my Westfield, took all the connections apart and cleaned them to no avail still flickering especially when slowing down.
All that was wrong was the fluid needed topping up a bit even though it was already at the max level.
Cheers,Sean.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 07:33 PM |
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Another vote for fluid level
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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markyb
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 07:41 PM |
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4 votes for fluid level - guess who changed a brake flexi the other day and bled the brakes 
Have checked the fluid level and it it just above minimum so will get some more fluid tomorrow and top it up
thanks to one and all
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britishtrident
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 09:40 PM |
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A word of caution if you need to top up the brake fluid you should check for fluid leaks and/or pad wear.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 09:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
A word of caution if you need to top up the brake fluid you should check for fluid leaks and/or pad wear.
Read the post above he changed one of his flexi hoses.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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