handbrake symbol

[Ricardo_Smooth]

when i first got the ibiza the handbrake light used to light up rarely (big 'P' at the bottom as its a 2000 model) i tried moving the steering wheel about as i was told it may be a loose connection behind there and that doesn't do anything! can anyone tell me where i need to look to find the problem and any fixes/parts that may be needed?

 

[Ricardo_Smooth]

anyone??????

 

[K2NY-G]

i have the same problem, infact mines has never worked!

 

[Ricardo_Smooth]

someone must know something!!!!!!!

 

[M1KEH]

Sounds more like a sticky switch to me should be somewhere near the handbrake and a light spray with wd40 might solve it. But i dunno if its possible to see it on the ibiza or if it isnt how easy it is to get too.

 

[Ricardo_Smooth]

tried the above and no difference!!!! any other suggestions ????

 

[RichN]

When i got my cupra it also had the same problem. The garage replaced the display module for the handbrake symbol.. all fine now.. seems to be a common issue, but as it was done under the 1 year dealer warranty i'm afraid I can't be much more specific with part numbers or even how the hell you take the dash apart that hardcore!

 

[ock]

mine used to do this and the airbag light stayed on aswel, turned out to be the ring behind the steering wheel, replaced that and it comes on now

 

[r8byb]

Checked your brake fluid...?

 

[Ricardo_Smooth]

Checked your brake fluid...?

nothin to do with that mate as it would beep at me also.

sorted it now its the wiring going up to the display module with a loose connection, just put more slack in the wire and taped the loom to the one next to it and its fine now

 

[TT]

I have the exact same problem, handbrake symbol will usually work when i first get in the car, but after few mins will stop working! Its going in for a service soon may get them to check it out.

 

[merlin051]

just move my steering wheel and it comes back on, not worth bothering about imo.

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Mine hardly ever works either lol. I looked at the switch below the handbrake and it looks mike its not even long enough to make a connection with the handbrake lol. Im not bother tho cos i kno it works