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My 944 handbrake light on the dashboard keeps flashing although the handbrake isn't engaged.

I take it it's just a loose wire somewhere .Where's the most obvious place to look please ?
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Bobpool wrote:My 944 handbrake light on the dashboard keeps flashing although the handbrake isn't engaged.

I take it it's just a loose wire somewhere .Where's the most obvious place to look please ?
It also indicates low brake fluid, so I'd check that ASAP because you may just have a leak somewhere. It may just be a bit low because of the pads wearing slightly but you never know.
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Its deffo the handbrake as I've just had a look and if I tap it the light flashes
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Bobpool wrote:Its deffo the handbrake as I've just had a look and if I tap it the light flashes
Dodgy switch or connection? I can't see anything in the manual about the handbrake warning light, something jamming the switch.
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Try the switch near the handbrake lever?

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i had this or a similar problem, replaced the handbrake switch to cure
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Thanks for the replies 8)
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