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Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 09:59 AM
Hello all.

My handbrake light in my 88 honda gen 2 crx is always on for some reason.
Just wondering if this means there is something wrong or needs service, or just a faulty handbrake light??

It goes back to normal after a few days of driving, but then out of the blue comes back.


any info would be great
cheers all
Mr Sparkle
katanadave
14-09-2005, 10:59 AM
probably a faulty light..autoelectrician maybe? take out the bulb.. hehe.
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 11:07 AM
ok, i will take it down to an auto guy to check it out

thanks
Mr Sparkle
SINISTR
14-09-2005, 11:11 AM
does it come back after you put the handbrake back on?

Could be your handbrake cable getting stuck too.
katanadave
14-09-2005, 11:25 AM
true.. is your handbrake cable really tight?

if so .. try loosening it.. to see what happens...

i wouldn't really worry about too much.. unless it's really annoying..
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 11:26 AM
when you pull the handbrake, u can see the light quickly come off and on.
Then it stays on.
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 11:28 AM
Hand brake is bit loose.

I dont mind it, its not a problem for me, but i am selling the car it may be for new owner.

But seems like easy fix.
Ferrari
14-09-2005, 11:41 AM
there is a little switch under the handbrake that gets released up if the handbrake is up, maybe the switch is faulty.
SINISTR
14-09-2005, 12:13 PM
there is a little switch under the handbrake that gets released up if the handbrake is up, maybe the switch is faulty.

yup or could be just a loose connection on the switch if the actual leaver is loose.
destrukshn
14-09-2005, 01:19 PM
also try checkin your brake fluid.
if your brake fluid is too low, then the handbrake warning will also light up.
SINISTR
14-09-2005, 01:25 PM
also try checkin your brake fluid.
if your brake fluid is too low, then the handbrake warning will also light up.

YES - excellent and Valid point!
destrukshn
14-09-2005, 01:48 PM
hahah, thanks. =)
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 05:01 PM
yes its the brake fluid, very low.

whats the recommended brake fluid to use? or can u use anything?

also power steering fluid is a bit low, whats a good one for that too?
katanadave
14-09-2005, 05:04 PM
Dot4..
katanadave
14-09-2005, 05:05 PM
for brakes ... dunno for powersteering..possibly auto tranny fluid. ?? Confirm guys?
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 05:09 PM
thanx
JEZ83L
14-09-2005, 05:57 PM
Handbreak needs to be adjusted. Your Mechanic should be able to do it for you.

Quite easy, mine has just been fixed and I didn't tell him it was playing up same as yours!

*Sorry i didn't read the second page. Mine just needed to be adjusted.*
katanadave
14-09-2005, 06:01 PM
get a 10 mm (could be 12mm can't remember) spanner and do it yourself.. take u five minutes.. it's just a cable .. tighten it.
Mr Sparkle
14-09-2005, 06:16 PM
nah its all ok all.

it was low brake fluid, the light is normal now.
Mr Sparkle
15-09-2005, 01:46 AM
Thanks for all the help guys, car is sweet now :)

cheers
Mr Sparkle
Snoop_gee
15-09-2005, 05:45 AM
why sell just keep it ;)
Mr Sparkle
15-09-2005, 10:48 PM
I'd love to keep it, but I am not working full time anymore. Bit hard to keep up with running costs, insurance, rego etc.

I really love the car so much but life is unpredictable :(
i'd upload it in the for sale section, but i am still not a member, i am a n00b LOL.

i'll upload some pics on this site

cheers
Mr Sparkle
Snoop_gee
20-10-2005, 05:52 AM
try www.crxaus.com - home of CRX australia!