Kerry Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The last few days I've been driving the car normally and at a random time the red handbrake light will come on after pressing the pedal shortly followed by both traction control lights and they all continue to stay on until I turn the car off and on again, does anyone have any ideas what this means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Check your brake fluid is on the maximum mark and check your brake lights are coming on when pressing on the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I would check if the ECU has recorded eny fault codes related to ABS or traction control . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I had a similar problem a few months ago. After a few minutes driving I would dab the brakes and the following lights would stay on the dash ABS ESP TRACTION CONTROL. When someone checked the rear for me we noticed the brake lights came on very very faintly and the third brake light not at all. Others on the forum then pointed me to the brake light switch behind the brake pedal. If you are lucky it may have just come loose and need tightening otherwise a new switch is a 5 min job to fit. http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/diy-350zg35-brake-lights-dont-work-aka-the-easiest-install-youll-ever-do/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Brake fluid level, brake switch or associated wiring, in that order. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Cheers for the help guys I'll check that out nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdax Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Brake fluid level, brake switch or associated wiring, in that order. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Inevitably its low brake fluid - seen this on here many times - should be topped right up. And might be a sign that the pads need changing if the fluid level has gone down significantly....or maybe a leak (unlikely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I had this last week - it can be quite hard to see the real level of the brake fluid in the shadows under the bonnet. When I inspected it closely - it was slightly below the min mark - topped it up to the max - no more lights. I do need to change my brakes which are getting done this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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