*JonnyG*
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Registered: 2nd Jun 08
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Hey guys, my hand break light keeps popping up on dash while am going around corners? is it a dead sensor or something?
Also when am on bypass getting up 2 70 is hard, as it will flatspot n then engine management light will come on, and i have to slow down before i can gas it again. Its pretty scary when over taking too. Any ideas? 
Thanks.
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Ste
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First problem is low brake fluid. Get it topped up asap.
Second could be a number of things but I don't have my magic ball telling me what engine you have, what fuel it runs on etc.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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*JonnyG*
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Oh sorry mate, its a 1 litre 12v
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Richardhhha
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check the plugs, and also there has been problems with egr's on these engines so whip it off and see if the old carb cleaner trick works.
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*JonnyG*
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Wheres egr mate?
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stingray1987
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if its got the engine management light on take it a garage and have them plug it in to the fault code reader and it will pinpoint where the fault lies.
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*JonnyG*
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Sweet, also brake fluid is topped up and is still on, am thinking sensor?
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stingray1987
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the brake light could mean the brake pads are getting low im not shure if there is a sensor on the 12v or not but some cars have a sensor to tell you when the brake pads are getting low.
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*JonnyG*
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I've check the brake pads yesterday and they was fine. am thinking its hand break sensor. 
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stingray1987
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could well be. well good luck with it either way
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rbailey88
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ive got same problem mate, just when cornering the lights pops on 4 a second on dash, dont like the idea of handbrake being in action when going round a bend tho! ive been told rear brake shoes will solve it but not 100 % mate
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*JonnyG*
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Hmm, well its now stuck on.
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