Handbrake warning message
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andrew1608
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Handbrake warning message
Does anyone know where the sensor is located on the handbrake which activates the message on the LCD display when the handbrake is pulled on whilst the car is moving.
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Doggy
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Re: Handbrake warning message
On the handbrake lever, according to B.O.L.
'Remove centre console...Disconnect wiring connector... unclip / remove from h/brake lever'
'Remove centre console...Disconnect wiring connector... unclip / remove from h/brake lever'
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
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2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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andrew1608
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Re: Handbrake warning message
i presume it located closely to the one what operates the handbrake light below the speedo dial
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Doggy
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Re: Handbrake warning message
Probably one switch for both
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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Welly
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Re: Handbrake warning message
It is down there at the hndbrake but it's a bit of an arse to do unless you enjoy fiddly bits of trim etc. There was a how-to on here once 
The switch goes a bit lazy where it gets covered in fluff/grease whatever. The easiest fix I found was to just give the handrake a good old work out for 30 secs or so (work it like a mad man). This always worked for me and I only had to do it 2 or 3 times in 3 years - just make sure no-one sees you do it, they'll think your a bit odd
The switch goes a bit lazy where it gets covered in fluff/grease whatever. The easiest fix I found was to just give the handrake a good old work out for 30 secs or so (work it like a mad man). This always worked for me and I only had to do it 2 or 3 times in 3 years - just make sure no-one sees you do it, they'll think your a bit odd
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