[Mk2] [Turbo] Handbrake sensor

[andy_mr2_1987]

Hi, I think my sensor is faulty or has come loose on my handbrake as my handbrake light won't go off and all my brake fluid levels are perfect. How and what is the easiest way to get to the sensor to check it? Thanks

[Peter Gidden]

Remove arm rest on tunnel. You can then see the switch by the handbrake lever.

[andy_mr2_1987]

Thanks, roughly how many screws should I need to take out? Is it just the straight piece that needs to come off?

[Peter Gidden]

Thanks, roughly how many screws should I need to take out? Is it just the straight piece that needs to come off?

Storage box at rear first - 4 screws
Lift gear lever gaitor - no screws
Unclip gaitor surround - no screws
Centre arm rest - 6 screws

PS. All screw counts are exact.

[andy_mr2_1987]

Thanks Peter

[andy_mr2_1987]

right, i have had a look at my handbrake switch and the little piston on the switch is not stuck and works freely. but the light does not go out when doing this, do you think the sensor could be faulty? or any other ideas? thanks

[Peter Gidden]

Check handbrake switch with a mulitmeter for correct operation.

If OK, check brake fluid level switch.

[andy_mr2_1987]

Thanks again, I'll buy a multimeter and check it out, how easy is it to check the sensor in the Brake fluid?

Also are these sensors easy to get hold of? Do you have any Peter? Thanks

[andy_mr2_1987]

right, i have just checked the wires that go onto the switch with a multimeter and the reading was 0.02 what does this mean? thanks

[andy_mr2_1987]

what does this reading mean?

[LimeyMk1]

What was the multimeter set to and which switch were you testing? If it's ohms that indicates the switch is closed (little or no resistance).

[andy_mr2_1987]

Hi I'm not sure what he set the multimeter to. (it was my mate at work) he tested the wire that goes into the handbrake sensor/switch. Does this mean there is a fault with the wire?