Handbrake Warning Light Flashes On and Off

1. kieran_w L-plater Joined: Dec 2013 Sheffield Posts: 65 Citroen Saxo Forte 1.1L

   #1 6th March 2014, 19:50

   When my car drives a bit bumpy or rough my handbrake warning light flashes on and off, its been happening since a couple of days ago, I was a bit harsh on the foot brake and it seems to me a wire came loose and shakes about over bumps but I'm no mechanic/electrician lol. Anyone know whats the cause of this and know a solution? Thanks.
2. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #2 6th March 2014, 19:54

   Check the brake fluid level!
3. jockyb Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2013 Derby Posts: 150 Wicked Red Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR 2003

   #3 7th March 2014, 01:27

   Check the switch underneath the handbrake too. Handbrake tends to pull over to the drivers side on older cars and shove the switch to the opposite side.
4. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

   #4 7th March 2014, 01:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jockyb Check the switch underneath the handbrake too. Handbrake tends to pull over to the drivers side on older cars and shove the switch to the opposite side.

   This is what's happened to mines. Any way to fix it? Bash with a hammer?