Why does the handbrake light keep coming on?

Why does the handbrake light keep coming on?

Why does my handbrake light keep coming on? If your handbrake intermittently illuminates, it could be right on the edge of its limit, and the sensor is flicking between on and off. It could be that you’re low on brake fluid, especially if the light flickers when driving around corners. It could also be a dodgy sensor.

Is it okay to drive with brake light on?

Driving with the Brake Warning Light on should not be done as this is dangerous. It means your brakes are not working properly and need to be repaired as soon as possible.

How can you tell if a Toyota Prado has been off road?

If you suspect a Prado has been off road, check underneath its body for signs of damage to the chassis, door sills, protection plates and the bumper lower corners. All are signs of heavy-duty use.

What kind of transmission does a Toyota Prado have?

Transmission choices were five-speed manual and a four-speed electronic automatic in both petrol and diesel variants until September 2004, then five-speed automatics began to appear with the V6 petrol engines. It was a couple of years before the five-speed reached the diesel-automatic.

When did the Toyota Prado go out of production?

From day one the Prado carved out a solid niche in the recreational 4WD market. It got a minor makeover for 2000 and the original series (which was actually the second generation Prado – the first generation wasn’t sold in Australia) was superseded in February 2003 to be replaced by a virtually all-new model.

What does the diesel engine pre glow warning light mean?

A faulty timer may keep the plugs on for too long, wearing them out, or even not turn the plugs on at all. If a fault has been detected, the computer will save a code in its memory to help diagnose the issue. Have a certified technician hook up a scan tool to your car to read this code. Is it safe to drive with the diesel engine pre-glow light on?