Toyota Camry (1991 - 1995) - 91 2.0 problem with handbrake light

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Tue 22 Dec 2009 18:38
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Gregory II
The handbrake light on my uncles car does not go out. It seems to work fine with the handbrake alone, but once the foot brake it applied it stays illuminated. What might cause this?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/12/2009 at 18:50

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Tue 22 Dec 2009 18:50
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Dynamic Dave
Try checking the brake fluid. On most cars this light is also a low brake fluid warning light.
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Wed 23 Dec 2009 12:29
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Gregory II
I have checked is and it does not seem to be the case. I am assuming it is a short circuit or a poor contact of some sort perhaps?
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Wed 23 Dec 2009 12:50
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - bathtub tom
Pad wear warning light?
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Tue 29 Dec 2009 10:51
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Gregory II
This car does not have a pad warning light following enquries with the local toyota garage. I have checked the pads anyway and they seem to be within limits. I haven't checked the rear drum brake: perhaps I should open the hub once I get a set of jacks and a lift for the car?

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Tue 29 Dec 2009 14:32
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Dynamic Dave
The handbrake light doesn't double up as a brake light bulb failure warning light does it?

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Wed 30 Dec 2009 11:23
91 2.0 problem with handbrake light - Gregory II
It did; the rear brake light bulb was changed but the light re-appeared. I am lost now!
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