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Ford Fiesta handbrake light flickers on/off when driving

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  • 17-10-2008 11:34am
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    laoisfan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    Just want to get people's opinion. I drive a 1.3 Ford Fiesta (1999). When I am driving and when I slow down (less than 50kph) the handbrake light flickers on/off. When I am driving normal it is fine.

    Anyone know what it could be? Other than that the car is fine, sounds normal. Could it be a faulty light (or wiring) or handbrake sensor (is there one? ).

    Thanks in advance!

    --laoisfan


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    peanuthead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭peanuthead


    I have no clue really but I would think faulty wiring. Are you really hard on handbrake when putting it up?


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Have a look in your handbook, that light sometimes doubles as the brake pad wear warning light.


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    Kimbot
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    Check your brake fluid level. Some sensors go like that when there is not enough brake fluid in the car.


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    laoisfan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭laoisfan


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Have a look in your handbook, that light sometimes doubles as the brake pad wear warning light.

    alas no handbook came with the car but i was suspecting that the light might server a dual purpose. am planning to get the car service soon so will mention that to my mate.

    Edit. will check brake fluid level as well.


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    peanuthead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭peanuthead


    You can buy handbooks for cars in halfords too.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Had the same thing happen on my 04 focus, and it turned out to be the brake pads.


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    laoisfan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭laoisfan


    brake fluid level seems ok, possibly the brake pad then. never changed brake pads before so i guess i will be getting my mate to check them.

    Q. is it possible to check the brake pads without removing the wheels ? i suppose it means getting down on the ground etc etc :)

    thanks for all the replies.


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    Savman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    GF had same problem on her Ka, think it was brake fluid/pads/combo of both. If the 2 cars are in anyway related, I'd be willing to wager....


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    E92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,147 ✭✭✭E92


    The handbrake light coming on intermittantly like that is caused by worn brake pads. If it was brake fluid/brake circuit failure etc then it would stay on all the time, and needless to say the car *should not* be driven if this is the case.


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