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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bentert on 04 August 2009, 12:52

Title: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: bentert on 04 August 2009, 12:52

hey guys, long time no post on here, I have been far to busy working and driving my 1971 1302s.
Any hoo, I got in the 1996 MK3 GTi 16v last night after work, and for some reason the warning light for the handbreak has come on and stays on.
I tried the breaks and they are all working  and the handbreak seems fine, but the warning light wont go off.
When I was driving the light seemed to flicker on and off, but eventually it always comes back on, this started yesterday and I have never noticed it before, and the car is driven regularly..... any ideas?

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: rubjonny on 04 August 2009, 12:58

check the fluid level

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: VR6-Joe on 04 August 2009, 13:00

Release the handbrake.

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: *Dickie* on 04 August 2009, 13:03

hello i had that problem,it mite be the switch wot is faulty or switched off. if u remove  the ashtray in the back  there shud be 2 screws unscrew and lift cover to see the hand brake on the side there shud be a switch. it will either be faulty switch or wiring.try turning on and off to see if it makes any def.......or u need to get brake fulid. hope this helps!!!! let me know how u get on.

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: gtigolfthree on 04 August 2009, 13:17

As above but check that the switch is adjusted properly before you go buying another one.

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: axewielder on 04 August 2009, 13:32

also attached to the low break fluid switch check its on the brake fluid cap

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 August 2009, 14:13

Quote from: VR6-Joe on 04 August 2009, 13:00

Release the handbrake.

+1  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: Winso on 04 August 2009, 22:09

Does the ABS work and does the ABS warning light work?

I think the warning light you're talking about comes on if you have more than 1 ABS fault, so if the actual ABS light doesn't work (think people usually disconnect this rather than fixing ABS!) and you have a fault you may have just developed another one...

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: VW Mel on 04 August 2009, 22:19

Quote from: Winso on 04 August 2009, 22:09

Does the ABS work and does the ABS warning light work?

I think the warning light you're talking about comes on if you have more than 1 ABS fault, so if the actual ABS light doesn't work (think people usually disconnect this rather than fixing ABS!) and you have a fault you may have just developed another one...

+1

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 04 August 2009, 22:32

How much does a new switch cost usually?

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: Mikester on 04 August 2009, 22:34

Check the abs light comes on and off when u start the car.

If it dont i reckon the bulb is out and u have a duff sensor, and now there is a 2nd fault with it.

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: bentert on 05 August 2009, 14:44

Checked it last night, low fluid.
I topped it up, went for a spin and the light has now gone out!

Cheers guys!

Title: Re: Golf Mk3 Warning Light is all lit up!
Post by: funkyfive on 09 August 2009, 07:02

I had the same issue but had too much fluid.