Handbrake wont shift. It appears even when you release the hand brake, the wheels are not free to rotate. Check for possible seizure; i.e. The hand brake cable. Wheel cylinder or caliper pistons. Brake shoes or pads. or any out of link parts for the hand brake mechanism. Feb 01, 2009 • 1996 Honda Civic. 0 helpful.
GT Kevin. You don't need too run the engine Just turn the ignition on hold the foot brake pedal down pull the handbrake switch the handbrake will release and bleep at you ! Turn ignition off now
Ok the guy came round and he thinks it could be one of these issues. My battery is only ruuning at 11.7 so possibly a new battery needed, wiring of Electric Hand Brake or Electric Hand Brake ECU. All the signs were obviously showing a fault directed towards the handbrake.. He said he tested the brake pedal switch and got readings as ok.
Ive tried that - when I say the fault isn't there - what I mean is the auto brake works - i.e disengages the car - however as soon as soon as the fault shows the auto handbrake feature stops working. Its like the car is on catch up with the fault. I have a cup of tea in hand which is always a good thing ..I will try your suggestion again though.
If the handbrake warning light on your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso comes on and starts flash, then there is a good chance that ABS sensors of your wheels have a problem. As a reminder, the role of the system is to regulate the brake pressure when you press the brake pedal, to prevent the wheels of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso are locking, causing
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