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Warning Light - Test this week

  • 15-06-2009 12:19pm
    #1
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    There's a light that comes on in my car for no apparent reason, it's the light that illuminates when the handbrake is engaged, but it comes on even when the handbrake is off and I'm in transit.. It passed the NCT last Wednesday and it has recently been serviced and the mechanic didn't mention it (I also forgot to say it to him ) Anyway I read somewhere that if there's a warning light on in the car the tester will not let you do the test in it...

    Considering it has just passed the NCT and it's not REALLY a warning sign, just an indication that the handbrake is on, what are the chances of him/her overlooking it ??

    Cheers..


Comments

  • #2
    winston82
    Registered Users Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭winston82


    i'd get it fixed. no point in risking it on the day. There is a possibility they may fail you for it...


  • #3
    betterdrive.net
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭betterdrive.net


    That warning light is red and usually points to a problem with the braking system. It could be low brake fluid or worse. Get it checked before you drive anywhere.


    xzanti wrote: »
    There's a light that comes on in my car for no apparent reason, it's the light that illuminates when the handbrake is engaged, but it comes on even when the handbrake is off and I'm in transit.. It passed the NCT last Wednesday and it has recently been serviced and the mechanic didn't mention it (I also forgot to say it to him ) Anyway I read somewhere that if there's a warning light on in the car the tester will not let you do the test in it...

    Considering it has just passed the NCT and it's not REALLY a warning sign, just an indication that the handbrake is on, what are the chances of him/her overlooking it ??

    Cheers..


  • #4
    Cormac2791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭Cormac2791


    aye, get it checked mate


  • #5
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    I've booked in with the mechanic for Wednesday, he reckons it sounds like I need new brake pads :rolleyes: bloody car has my heart broken..


  • #6
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Mhmmm sounds like you need new brake pads to me, best to get it sorted anyway as the test wont be conducted if the light is on for your test.


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  • #7
    TheElf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭TheElf


    Check the brake fluid first.

    I had this on my car and I got the pads replaced first, cost a fair chunk, light stayed on, topped up the brake fluid for a couple of euro, and bingo light turned off.

    Try the cheaper option first!

    It wouldn't of passed the NCT with worn pads would it? I'm not sure.


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