Important! : Electric Problem!

1. user_65371 L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 West Lothian Posts: 57 Peugeot 106 1.1 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 9th September 2013, 09:01

   Hi there, ive noticed that my handbrake light does not light up when I park up and use my handbrake. But it will come on in small flahses and sometimes longer as I drive the car. I wouldnt say there is much consistancy in it but would could be causing this? Maybe just the sensor is knackered?
   
   Its actally never worked the whole time ive had the car and ive only recently spotted the light flashing. Hopefully nothing too serious
2. marty80 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 363

   #2 9th September 2013, 10:35

   id check you break fluid mate, lack of oil may cause this..

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3. user_65371 L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 West Lothian Posts: 57 Peugeot 106 1.1 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 9th September 2013, 10:39

   Ill get a look at it later just needing some ideas on what to look for, thank you
   
   My brakes and handbrake work without a hitch
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 9th September 2013, 10:40

   probs the little switch under the handbrake

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5. user_65371 L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 West Lothian Posts: 57 Peugeot 106 1.1 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 9th September 2013, 11:19

   Yeah a few people have said this to me just a spray of WD40 does the trick ive heard
6. jasonmayall Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Birmingham Posts: 2148 Rover BRM, Rover 800 Coupe, Mk6 golf.

   #6 9th September 2013, 12:46

   Switch, Mine used to do it sometimes.

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7. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

   #7 9th September 2013, 13:48

   The flashing brake light usually indicates a low level of brake fluid, the light not working as above is either the sensor or the connection.

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8. user_65371 L-plater Joined: Aug 2013 West Lothian Posts: 57 Peugeot 106 1.1 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #8 14th September 2013, 20:46

   Sorry for the late reply. Im unsure what Brake Fluid to buy as I know certain ones could actually mess up rather than making it better, any ideas of what type I should go for? If its just low brake fluid that would be ideal as my electrical skills are well useless lol