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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bmouthboyo on 05 November 2011, 17:20

Title: Mk3 Gti Handbreak Light always on?
Post by: bmouthboyo on 05 November 2011, 17:20

My handbreak has been very weak for a while now. I had to replace a calliper about a year and a half ago but I am wondering if the other one has gone now.

Anyway the other day the hand break light went on permanently now. Can anyone tell me what might cause this? and also where the sensor is as it may have jammed?

Cheers

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti Handbreak Light always on?
Post by: Screech16v on 05 November 2011, 20:29

It could be an indication of worn front brake pads or low fluid level.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti Handbreak Light always on?
Post by: Malz0r on 05 November 2011, 20:35

Mine did that when both my rear ABS sensors where gone! If I dis connected the panel on the dash for it it would also make the hand brake go off too!

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti Handbreak Light always on?
Post by: harlemex on 05 November 2011, 22:32

the brake pad sensor is in the pad itself. follow the wire to a plug(about 5inches away from pads) and disconnect it. If this is your issue then the light will go out.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti Handbreak Light always on?
Post by: madmanmart on 06 November 2011, 19:38

The following can cause the light.

Low brake fluid
Pad where sensors (if it has them)
Sensor on handbrake lever failed
Problem with ABS ECU resulting in no brake bias