KiNK43 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Random one. Anyone know if the handbrake (brake fault) light comes on at the same time as abs light? Reason I ask. I currently have abs disconnected and my handbrake light is on all the time. I have checked for faults in the fluid reservoir cap and handbrake switch. Both are fine. So wondering if I need to track down wiring fault or is it just because abs disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gel Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If your handbrake light doesn't turn off when you isolate the handbrake switch (disconnected) your woes are probably caused by the ABS being disconnected ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Possibly altho. I'm positive on my last mb the lights were seperate. Wondered if anyone knows for 100 percentsure if abs fault would bring in the handbrake light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Know in DD when she had the faulty ABS sensor, it was only the ABS light that came on. Does the handbrake light not just double as a low brake fluid warning light? I'm 95% sure that's the only function of that light and it isn't connected to the ABS light mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 That's what I thaught too. but I have looked at wiring diagram now both bulbs are on same circuit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Does it say in the owners handbook I wonder? Will need to look out DDs book, see what it says about the light in there. I was sure they weren't connected. Deffo didn't light up during abs fault. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 If there not connected I've got a fault on the loom Somewhere. I've had the carpet up and even took fuse box out it's all fine. Must be engine side. When you let handbrake off light dims slightly but doesn't go out. I'll get to the bottom of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I've had plenty of time with the abs light on and the handbrake light has never been on at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Ok that's useful then thanks @dr_broon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 That sounds more like a bad earth Jake or possibly the wee switch on the handbrake is iffy. Check its wiring too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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