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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: marky GTI on 22 May 2008, 14:19

Title: handbreak light stays on
Post by: marky GTI on 22 May 2008, 14:19

Don't know why my handbreak light is stayin on??? all the pads been checked and are like brand new, break fluid is at max level, also i checked the button under the handbreak pushing it on and off but it just stays on  :angry:

If anybody else have had the same problem it would be very apprieciated if you could let me know.
thanks...

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: Rmachines on 22 May 2008, 14:29

I belive it comes on with the ABS light to show certain ABS Faults.. is the ABS light on and does it work?

Also check the conector and the fluid level sensor on the top of the fluid bottle.

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: marky GTI on 22 May 2008, 14:46

i just checked the ABS light and the bulb as been took out???

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: Rmachines on 22 May 2008, 17:33

ahh they do that to get it through MOT.

Basicly its had a fault all along and now its got another fault causing the handbrake light to show as well. If you put a bulb in you will find they are both on together.   I think its trying to tell you multiple sensors are faulty or something.  Some one else will give you more info on that one. 

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: eightyeightmph on 22 May 2008, 19:07

First thing to check when buying a Mk3 is the ABS light!!! :tongue:

Best get it checked out dude!

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: marky GTI on 22 May 2008, 21:16

ok, thanks for the posts... it will have to go to the garage ggggrrr the m,o,t is due soon.

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: DazVR6 on 22 May 2008, 21:41

Best bet is to get it hooked up to vag com to see if it is throwing up any fault codes which it will almost certainly if there is a abs problem.

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: Mikester on 22 May 2008, 21:44

Use a multi meter to test the resistance of each sensor, its what i done, and i found the faulty sensors and repalced them, problem solved.

But remember the light may stay on for a few miles when fixed.

Also try wire brush cleaning the disc with holes in that spins to get the speed off.

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: marky GTI on 24 May 2008, 18:49

LOL, all of a sudden today its working fine, it was going to the garage  next week aswell...
JOB DONE!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: marky GTI on 25 May 2008, 15:54

I should not have said anything  :lipsrsealed: its back on today...
must have a faulty sensor somewhere.

Title: Re: handbreak light stays on
Post by: adyh on 25 May 2008, 16:02

Get your fault codes read. Sounds like you may have an intermittent sensor. This will not show up with resistance checks but will be logged by the ECU. If you state your location someone might be near with the right software.