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Handbrake warning light

kincaid · 2015-09-12 23:40:57

handbrake warning light is showing on dash of 08 ford galaxy even though handbrake is off

12-09-2015 11:40pm

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kincaid

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handbrake warning light is showing on dash of 08 ford galaxy even though handbrake is off

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#2 12-09-2015 11:57pm

PADRAIC.M

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kincaid wrote: »

handbrake warning light is showing on dash of 08 ford galaxy even though handbrake is off

It's actually your brake system warning light IE. Low brake fluid, stop light bulb gone, or low brake pads warning also!

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#3 13-09-2015 11:37pm

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PADRAIC.M wrote: »

It's actually your brake system warning light IE. Low brake fluid, stop light bulb gone, or low brake pads warning also!

I have the abs light on too, would they be connected and when car is switched off theres is a constant hum coming from the vehicle only stopping when battery is disconnected

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#4 14-09-2015 8:38am

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They are almost certainly linked. As mentioned above the handbrake light has multiple functions and is designed to grab your attention. A diagnostic plug in would be the way forward here.

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#5 14-09-2015 10:58pm

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I got smax with same problem and if you put foot on brake you can feel the vibration, what is that

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