RedM Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm confused. Yesterday and today I had the handbrake and warning light come on and off. Brake fluid was at minimum mark so topped it right up. No more warning lights. Which is a bit bloody annoying because now they don't come on with the handbrake up! Leaving a door open lights the main one though. Not fiddled with any connections so doubting any have been knocked out of place etc. Is there a handbrake sensor near the rear brakes or is it under the centre console. I ask because I was having work done in that area (rear wheel arch etc) Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 the handbrake sensor is under the handbrake itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 It seems unlikely that we knocked it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 Any ideas? Anyone? I know it's a minor thing but it's bugging me all the time I'm in it. Somebody must have an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Bulb gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 It was working fine until we topped up with brake fluid. Then nothing. The light comes on when a door open with engine running but not when brake is pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Anyone? Anyone at all? Is it possible that, with warning lights being on when the engine was switched off, the filling up with brake fluid and turning engine on again has confused something? It just seems way too coincidental to happen immediately after filling up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 maybe bulb gone. you need to test that first. does it come on when you first turn the key to ign without going to starter (immob off, handbrake on)? if not then the handbrake switch has gone (or never worked) or a broken wire somewhere in the circuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 maybe bulb gone. you need to test that first. does it come on when you first turn the key to ign without going to starter (immob off, handbrake on)? Yes, Main warning on. No brake warning light (don't think there should be) if not then the handbrake switch has gone (or never worked) or a broken wire somewhere in the circuit That's what I'm thinking although I find it hard to believe that it worked fine literally up to the moment we refilled with brake fluid. I pulled up at the garage, handbrake and light on. Filled up and then nothing. Almost too coincidental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Did this get sorted? It seems i have the same problem, no handbrake light. The mil light doesnt light up and nither does the other brake warning light on the instrument panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Did this get sorted? It seems i have the same problem, no handbrake light. The mil light doesnt light up and nither does the other brake warning light on the instrument panel. I honestly can't remember. I think it did get sorted but cannot remember how or why it happened. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 damm!!! everyone seem to have problems with their lights coming on i have the opposite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A lot of dodgy importers just remove the bulb to hide the fact the light is constantly on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 but the problem is the light is not on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Yes, Main warning on. No brake warning light (don't think there should be) There is a handbrake warning light. On the pre-facelift dash, it's on the centre dial, on the middle right side, I think. I would say the handbrake switch has either broke, or is stuck down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Does the MIL light up when the ignition is turned onto '2'? If it does and it's just not lighting when the handbrake is on it'll probably be the little switch on the handbrake leaver thats broken or come lose. It's easy enough to get to, just remove the gear surrond and unscrew the centre console (about 7 screws), remove it and you'll see the switch on the handbrake level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 yeh its both lights though that dont come on. But the mil light does go on when the ignition is turned to 2 then out again when engine starts. The brake wanring light next to the fuel guage does not come on either. If i earth the handbrake connector should the light come on (i have checked all the bulbs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Edit - no, I don't think so It's just a pressure switch, try and depress and release it manually and see if the lightgoes on or off. Also check the voltage and resistance across the wire to see if it's connected up and working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just to finnish this thread of. The problem with mine turned out to be the switch. The contacts were dirty so dissasembled the switch cleaned the contacts put it all back together and it worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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