KimberleyAnn Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hey, Ive had a few electrical problems with the car since i picked it up on Thursday. Anyway, we seem to have sorted them out. But when im driving the hazard light is coming on and also the handbrake light comes on with it. It doesnt have a specific time, just pops on and off, sometimes its on for a minute, sometimes a few seconds, Any ideas, as its really bugging me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Is the orange 'engine management' light on the right hand panel flashing up too? Take a look at this link and let us know if you're finding any codes: error codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank if low it causes both lights to light up intermittent signs of brake pads getting low. If brake pads low don't just put more brake fluid in change pads otherwise next time pads are changed there will be overspill & you don't want brake fluid going everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank if low it causes both lights to light up intermittent signs of brake pads getting low Good point Lui, forgot about that The brake fluid level warning system is very sensitive. Make sure it's topped up to the 'max' level on the fluid reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Brake fuild is fine. The engine management light doesnt come on....its weird! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Brake fuild is fine. The engine management light doesnt come on....its weird! x error codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Also, i thought the electrical problems were sorted, but it seems they havent been lol. The dash lights were not working, and we fixed them. But now the engine managment light and stuff, doesnt come on at all when you put the ignition on, so that seems to be playing up to.......dunno, giving me a headache lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Does your Overdrive light flash too? I have the same problem. Lights will sometimes come on when I give the car some stick and will then stay on until I switch off the ignition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 No that doesnt seem to come on, just the red hazard light on the rev counter and the light for the handbrake. Since having the electrical problems, it seems to come on more. Also the engine management light and the lgihts on that panel are all out when you turn the ignition on...... think it all needs rewiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 No that doesnt seem to come on, just the red hazard light on the rev counter and the light for the handbrake. Since having the electrical problems, it seems to come on more. Also the engine management light and the lgihts on that panel are all out when you turn the ignition on...... think it all needs rewiring! When you turbo the ignition onto 2, there should be 3 lights in the right hand side panel: orange engine management light, red oil presure light and an orange oil level light. If one or all 3 of these are not coming on then it's a very common fault - the solder in the board on the back will have a hairline crack. This just needs to be (carefully) heated with a soldering oil to reseal them. 5 minute job if you can use a soldering iron. Once you have that fixed you can check for fault codes and identify exactly what the issue is. BTW, you'll need to join the club if you want to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well the 3 lights are coming on with ignition and turning off now, so that seems to be fixed. But still have this stupid warning light, coming on more now. But when i put my foot down it goes off, then when i back off it comes back on. :sly:Silly car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Hmm, and you checked brake fluid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well the 3 lights are coming on with ignition and turning off now, so that seems to be fixed. But still have this stupid warning light, coming on more now. But when i put my foot down it goes off, then when i back off it comes back on. :sly:Silly car loose conection on handbrake lever its self, under the covering, ive had this problem before. check that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 loose conection on handbrake lever its self, under the covering, ive had this problem before. check that out Ok il get a freind to check it out, as i dunno what im doing! or........how can i check it? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ok il get a freind to check it out, as i dunno what im doing! or........how can i check it? lol where the handbrake handle is you wana take of that cover that runs before it, thin flexi plastic stuff, then you should see wires there. two, when they contact eachother the lights come on. so if they are broken or loose vibration or moving will cause your prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ok il look tomorrow, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I still reackon it's brake fluid level (by far the most likely cause), are you sure it's got decent fluid in there (ie. changed in the last couple of years) and is topped up to the Max level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I still reackon it's brake fluid level (by far the most likely cause), are you sure it's got decent fluid in there (ie. changed in the last couple of years) and is topped up to the Max level? true, the wires on reservoir work loose and get dirty/corroded, well worth checking those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzthedentist Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 did you used to have an active spoiler? has that sensor been disabled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Active spoiler wouldn't make that light come on IMO. All that happens is the light on the Active spoiler switch flashes IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzthedentist Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 mine was on continuous when my active spoiler was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Oh ok, mine wasn't ?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 mine was on continuous when my active spoiler was removed. Your Brake Warning light? Or just the MIL triangle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Its the Triangle in the middle of the rev counter, and the handbrake little light in the bottom right (!) like that It use to be coming on a little bit, but now its on all the time, unless i put my foot down, then it goes, but when i back off, it comes back on. I tried looking at the wires by the handbrake, but dont have a clue what i am doing. I removed the cover, and there wer 2 wires running up to it, they did look shabby but i wasnt sure what i was doing? Also il check the brake fuild again tomorrrow and top it up if need be. Its really annoying me now! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Ok the light is always on now. My freind who is an electrican thinks that when the jap tv was removed, it had a handbrake sensor on it??? Apprantly there not meant to work when the handbrake is on? he thinks he switch needs to be overrided or something? Could this be the cause? or is it most likely rubbish? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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