Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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Hi,
I've searched and read the other posts about the light coming on on corners etc but I don't think it covers my problem...
Few weeks ago the light didn't go off when I took the handbrake off. The lever was fully down and there wasn't any drag on the car - so I drove home. On the way home the light becan flickering on and off - mainly on bends but only at speeds of 30mph (town driving).
Then the light went out, and even when home and ever since when I put the handbrake on - the light doesn't come ON. Its permanently off.
It is a sticky switch on the handbrake?
I'm off to check brake fluid as I had new when I put my V6s on (months ago).
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corsa_jim
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
Location: guisborough
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could be a sticking switch or maby the bulb has blown behind the dash
Jim
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DLM_Corsa
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Registered: 23rd May 03
Location: Lives; Huds Drives: C20let van, scooby, golf cab
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mine did that was a duff back cylinder on the drums had no effect on brakin that i noticed (in a 1.2) but kept makin the light switch
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corsa_jim
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
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rear cylinders wont put the warning light on
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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I think its the switch but just wondered if anyone has had the same problem and it being something else.
Can you tell me exactly where the switch is in relation to the handle please...?
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corsa_jim
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
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far as i know mate its right @ the bk on the floor jus pull up the gater n have a better look
Jim
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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probably the switch
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LukeGSi
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Registered: 9th Dec 03
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Before checking switches etc make sure brake fluid is full right to the top.....
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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I'll check the brake fluid while Im looking at the car.
If its the switch whats the best way to fix it? WD40 or something to loosen it - or a replacement switch?
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jmucorsasport
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Registered: 28th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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Check your brake pads i had same problem an had new pads fitted b4 mot an it stopped
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
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My pads are only 3 months old so hope it isn't them!
I'll let you know the outcome when I have a look...
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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Just been to look at the switch after looking where it is in my Haynes Bible, only to find that its a nightmare trying to get the gaiter out from underneath the fairly solid carpet - can anyone offer any help as to an easy way of getting to the switch?
Thanks,
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