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[Sam Burton]

Hi guys the DTi has developed a weird fault, is there any logical reason other than a faulty handbrake light sensor why the red light should flash whilst the vehicle is moving?

[symes]

dodgy switch on handbrake-thats all

[Sam Burton]

dodgy switch on handbrake-thats all

That's what I thought is it easy to change?

[symes]

yes easy one that-mine flashs up now an again -cant be asked at mo its too cold to go and do it when its not dangerous in any way  - if it was would tell you do it now!!!! so there you go mate another miggy niggle to do eh

[symes]

The switch is in base of handbrake under gaiter you have to remove arm rest etc there is a how to in maintenance section i think but any probs let us know mate

[Brikhead]

Check your brake fluid level, just to be sure...

[symes]

Check your brake fluid level, just to be sure...

oh yes good point-could be pad change time eh But mine is the switch-

[MonzaGSE]

Had the same problem. On mine it was a dodgy connection at the back of the instrument panel. Bent out the pins on the connector a bit and all was fine.

[Auto Addict]

When this happened to mine, a brake light failed shortly afterwards.

[TheBoy]

Generally, if it flickers, a sign the brake fluid is low, though can be handbrake switch, though this is less common IME.

If the brake fluid is low, firstly check the state of the pads, and renew is necessary. If the pads are still full of meat, search for possible leaks.