Warning lights

L30njt · Post by **L30njt** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:37 pm

Everytime i accelerate the handbrake light comes on i know theres nothing wrong with the brakes as they've not long been changed and adjusted because of the light but its still doing it, any ideas.

It aslo has a whistle when accelerating aswell would this just be because of the induction kit.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:38 pm

check your brake fluid level

L30njt · Post by **L30njt** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:40 pm

I have and its just below the maximum

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:42 pm

Top that up first then - low brake fluid level sets off that warning light.

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:12 pm

I was going to say low brake fluid aswell. Des anyone know how the fluid is measured? Is it a float connected to the lid for the brake fluid reservoir? If it is make sure it can move freely, it could be sticking and giving a false error.

sc_001 · Post by **sc_001** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:58 pm

I had this happen once, turned out to be the spade connector for the warning light which attached to the handbrake. I just removed the plastic surround & insulated the connection a bit better.

Post by **indigolemon** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:28 pm

sc_001 wrote:I had this happen once, turned out to be the spade connector for the warning light which attached to the handbrake. I just removed the plastic surround & insulated the connection a bit better.

I read all your posts in Zapf Brannigans voice. You should post more.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:29 pm

mmm, velour.

Post by **rob quilter** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:39 pm

Had this happen to me the other week, it was low brake fluid.