my handbreaklight has been flicking on and off when driving my peugeot 106, N reg model car. It now is on all the time....why? What do I need to check?
2007-07-23 22:33:17 · 8 answers · asked by Sophie S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your break fluid could be running low
2007-07-23 22:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Hendo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brakes.
The light is not just the handbrake light.
It also warns of problems with the braking system in general.
I would check the brake fluid level first.
A red warning light means "DO NOT DRIVE"
You should not have continued to drive the car when the light was flickering without having it checked out - you are putting your own life, and the lives of others, at risk by driving a car with potentially faulty brakes.
2007-07-24 00:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electrical connection between your handbrake and the light is probably loose. If you know a little about cars, its easy to kinda dismantle the base of the handbrake and check the connection. Honestly though, as long as you remember whether the handbrake is on or off, there's no need to mess with it.
2007-07-23 22:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by QuillMaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an activation switch for the hand brake light on the cable if this is pissing you off disconect it.
2007-07-27 09:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by maclaren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brake fluid probably low due to worn brake pads or leaking wheel cylinders
2007-07-24 05:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by stevie1885 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 WAYS 1 SENSOR NEAR HANDBRAKE AROUND 2QUID FROM SCRAPPERS
2 TAKE LIGHT OUT OV DASH THIS WILL TAKE AROUND 2DAYS MAX ITS YOUR CHOICE
2007-07-23 23:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
switch needs adjusting. easy fix use your imagination!
2007-07-23 22:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by bob D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its usually the sensor,no big prob matey.
2007-07-26 01:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋