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Why does the handbrake warning light come on?
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If the handbrake warning light stays on, the relative switch could be damaged or it could signal a fault in the braking system such as wear of the pads; if the handbrake is electric there could be a fault with the actuators.
Posted on: 24 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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