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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507   
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The warning light activated by the handbrake IS a handbrake warning light, which means either the handbrake is not fully released or possibly a switch issue.
If it comes on 'on its own' [not handbrake activated] then it could be down to low fluid ... if the brakes are not significantly worn, then top fluid back to MAX and keep a close eye on it for a week or two . Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. Last edited by Dave-H on 13th Nov 2013 4:13pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Nov 2013 4:09pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4796  
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It also illuminates when the brake fluid is low (it has two meanings) top up the brake fluid to the max mark and the light should extinguish 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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13th Nov 2013 4:13pm |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507
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I know [amended post] .. But he said it was handbrake activated ... Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.
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13th Nov 2013 4:15pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4796
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I think he means the light that is activated by the handbrake
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1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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13th Nov 2013 4:16pm |
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| Tom DCab Member Since: 13 Jun 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 33 
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Thanks Guys,
Yes I meant 'the light that is activated by the handbrake'.... I think it is probably likely to be the low brake fluid so I will top it up and see what happens. I guess as the pads wear, the level in the reservoir drops.... Tom |
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13th Nov 2013 5:29pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4796
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Tis true
 while you're there check your clutch fluid aswel 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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13th Nov 2013 5:31pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
FYI,the handbrake light is also a general brake error warning light,it also come on with ABS/TC warning lights. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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13th Nov 2013 5:43pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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There is a common fault where the cable rubs through and gives this symptom. Do a search for the thread.
Merlin |
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16th Nov 2013 12:36pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17609 
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The fluid level switch is very sensitive on my '07, unless the level is right on max the light flashes if you brake on a hill.
Top up the level and keep an eye on it. No need to worry unless you're losing fluid. |
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16th Nov 2013 2:17pm |
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