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Wonderboy

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Registered: 30th Dec 06
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21st Apr 07 at 19:10

Hi there,

My hand break light is almost constantly on, what can cause this, and is it easy to fix? I have an MOT on Thursday, so it would be good if I could fix it.

My engine management light is on again, but I'm going to have to deal with that.

andyc1234

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21st Apr 07 at 19:12

check brake fluid level

Wonderboy

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21st Apr 07 at 19:16

I was told that could be what it was, but my break fluid is full, about the maximum mark actually, I think. I'll go have another look just now.

Wonderboy

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21st Apr 07 at 19:21

Yep, as I though, my break fluid is fine.

gsirick

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21st Apr 07 at 19:23

check the rear drums, mte b that the hand brake cable is to tight, is ur handbrake stiff when u put it on?

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21st Apr 07 at 19:24

Then your handbrake light switch has got stuck... It's on the back of the lever and a slight pain in the arse to get to as you need to take the trim out to get to it.

Wonderboy

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21st Apr 07 at 19:32

quote:
Originally posted by gsirick
check the rear drums, mte b that the hand brake cable is to tight, is ur handbrake stiff when u put it on?

No I don't think so, I think it's about average. I think...

quote:
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Then your handbrake light switch has got stuck... It's on the back of the lever and a slight pain in the arse to get to as you need to take the trim out to get to it.

I had a feeling it may have been the switch. So is it a big job then? How long would it take to fix? And i'm guessing I would need a buy a new switch

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21st Apr 07 at 19:37

Not really much of a job. You just need to pull the carpet back and then you can unbolt the whole handbrake of you need too with it released. The switch is on the back of it...

Planty02

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22nd Apr 07 at 14:46

I had this when i needed new discs...also had this when i had a leaky cylinder

DJMartin07

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Registered: 1st Feb 07
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22nd Apr 07 at 15:49

I have this problem with my corsa too, but it only comes on when I go up hills, round corners and between 20-60mph.

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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22nd Apr 07 at 15:55

quote:
Originally posted by DJMartin07
I have this problem with my corsa too, but it only comes on when I go up hills, round corners and between 20-60mph.

so 95% of the time then