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Ageeguy · 11-11-2002, 11:05 PM

I got a 90 celica gt and some where in between 2nd and 3rd gear my handbrake light goes on, but it goes off after a few seconds it usually happens when the RPM's get high, im guessin its a lose wire or something but i also put in some white face gauages not to long ago but i dont know if that would cause this kind of problem. i would appreciate any insight.

Thanks

89celicagtliftback2 · 11-12-2002, 03:56 PM

my 89 gt does that too. dont worry about it. as long as your hand brake works and it doesnt go on when the light does then it aint a problem

Consynx · 11-19-2002, 03:11 PM

my 98 does that as well, and i've asked some people on forums
i came to the idea that it's probably a lose wire

and toyota is Charging me soo much to "check all wiring"
bums...

Ageeguy · 11-19-2002, 07:48 PM

im just gonna take out the instument cluster and disconnect the bulb cuz its just an annoyance hopefully that one bulb wont stop it from not passing inspection.

Thanks for your imput

89celicaGTliftback · 11-20-2002, 11:58 AM

hey ageeguy, u go to UC Davis?

Ageeguy · 11-20-2002, 02:37 PM

naw still in high school

89celicagtliftback2 · 11-20-2002, 04:55 PM

oh, tought maybe cuz "agee" is there mascot

Consynx · 11-26-2002, 06:08 PM

might not want to do that
the light goes on for a reason
one of two reasons:
1: You need new brakes
2: You're low on brake fluid, or something with the fluid. There is a sensor that tells if the fluid is below a pt.

Ageeguy · 11-28-2002, 09:29 AM

If it was one of those 2 things u listed that could be wrong why wouldnt the light be on all the time or atleast while braking, instead of only kicking in at high rpms and only in 2 and 3rd (gears), and i just got it inspected 1 month ago so i dont think the brakes need to be replaced but ill get the fluid level checked

david in germany · 11-28-2002, 01:15 PM

when the fluid is just below the full line it comes on with hard exceleration so if you plan on driving the car hard overfill it. as the breaks wear the fluid level goes down and when enough fluid is missing that the light stays on it is time to replace the pads.
David

Ageeguy · 11-30-2002, 12:51 PM

Ill go top off the brake fluid, thanks for your help guys.

Wldmnky16 · 12-04-2002, 11:13 AM

Agee is dumb