Three Beeps and Handbrake Light when accelerating

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KVMan
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Three Beeps and Handbrake Light when accelerating

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Hi guys,

Currently finding that when I pull off or accelerate quickly, the handbrake light flashes up for a second then disappears and 3 beeps sound. Not finding any problems in performance or braking; but the beeps are really starting to annoy me!

I found a similar problem when I gave it a Google, with people suggesting that it is probably low brake fluid. However, my brake fluid is fully topped up.

Any other idea what it could be, before I take it in to the garage?

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Three Beeps and Handbrake Light when accelerating

Post by alexperkins »

Could be a faulty brake fluid cap sensor
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Re: Three Beeps and Handbrake Light when accelerating

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Is there an easy way of electrically 'fooling' the brake level circuit into thinking the brake fluid level is ok by temporarily disconnecting the plug and linking some contacts ? just to fault find/diagnose.
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