parking brake light on when driving

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parking brake light on when driving

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has any one else had this happen? has happend to me 2 or 3 times could be miles into the journy when the parking brake light will start flashing and make the noise it dose when the fuel light comes on?
only flashes about 4 times then gos out van dose not shut down?
anyone tell me why or do i need a new sensor ect?

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Re: parking brake light on when driving

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had this happen in my audi after i had rear brakes done, took it back and the guy adjusted handbrake cable and its been fine since, maybe worth a look m8...
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Re: parking brake light on when driving

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brycieboy wrote:had this happen in my audi after i had rear brakes done, took it back and the guy adjusted handbrake cable and its been fine since, maybe worth a look m8...
come to think of it i have lowerd my van a fair bit and the cable is a little tight (hand brake stiffer to pull up)
but if i pull the hand brake up when driving the warning sound dose not come on?.
I will have a look at it when i have time
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