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Sewingkit
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Handbrake light
« on: Jul 1st, 2007, 8:51am » |
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Hi Everyone,
Why would my handbrake light be coming on intermittently when I accelerate?? It happens at varying speeds or accelaration, from stop, 30-60, 50-90, various times. (I am new to cars so please excuse my ignorance) I have the Cosworth saloon '95.
Is it something simple like the handbrake that needs adjusting? I do need to replace the fron Discs and Pads right now, is that related?
Cheers
Steve
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pete from Hull
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Re: Handbrake light
« Reply #1 on: Jul 1st, 2007, 9:51am » |
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Could it be the switch on the handbrake lever needing adjustment, could be that as the engine revs, the gearbox moves slightly and if the switch is a bit critical it could be intermittently making contact, someone else may have thoughts on this but I hope it helps.
Pete
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mr._floppy
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Re: Handbrake light
« Reply #2 on: Jul 1st, 2007, 11:19am » |
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Yeah, sounds like just a switch fault, access to the switch is fairly easy, just remove the tray area below the handbrake via the two screws in the centre console cassette box.
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Sewingkit
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Re: Handbrake light
« Reply #3 on: Jul 1st, 2007, 11:57am » |
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Thanks Guys, I will attempt to have a look in a few minutes.
Will be good to learn how to remove the fascia and check the sensor.
Have a good day.
Steve
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Highlander
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Re: Handbrake light
« Reply #4 on: Jul 1st, 2007, 12:41pm » |
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Check your brake fluid, that light doubles as a low level indicator and might be down to the limit especially if your discs and pads are worn
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Sewingkit
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Re: Handbrake light
« Reply #5 on: Jul 2nd, 2007, 11:28pm » |
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Cheers Highlander,
Funny you should mention that, my Mate Ty (who owned the car before me) just mentioned it too. I whipped out the cowl etc, could not see anything there even though i felt very proud of myself for doing it, lol. Engine rebuild next....... NOT!
I will be dropping some Dot 4 in directly!
Man, I love this site, what the internet was designed for....!!!
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