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handbrake light beeping and flashing
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:49 pm
by JonnyDude94
got a 1998 1.0l 6n polo its on axle stands on the front at the moment and ive done a complete engine swap and started it for the first time with no problems today but the handbrake warning light beeps and flashes when i rev my car any ideas? might be something simple just wanna check before i road test it ? please help asap thank you
Re: handbrake light beeping and flashing
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:56 pm
by alexperkins
Is the handbrake on?
Re: handbrake light beeping and flashing
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:39 am
by JonnyDude94
It's on but it doesn't normally flash and beep even if I try to drive with it on?
Re: handbrake light beeping and flashing
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:41 am
by JonnyDude94
It's on yeah, but it doesn't usually flash and beep even of I try to drive with it on
Re: handbrake light beeping and flashing
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:53 am
by alexperkins
If its on axle stands, and you are in gear for example (or sometimes not in gear), the hubs will rotate and with the handbrake on, itll think you are driving with the handbrake on
I wouldnt worry - it shouldnt happen when its back on the ground.