[Handbrake] handbrake self release (inc recall letter) - Page 2

Kremmen · 1st November 2007, 12:31

I've got into the habit of pushing down on the lever once applied - just to be sure be sure.

Not had any problems yet.

Brodick · 1st November 2007, 17:23

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Broders if you lived closer to me - I would swap this bit of wood for your head

I was only pointing out the facts TC and it is fact that you are not meant to get out of your car when the engine is running ( unless it is an emergancy)

I luv you too TC

There is obviously some sort of an issue but it would appear that most cars are not affected ( This makes it difficult to confirm what the actual problem is)

FWH · 1st November 2007, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Brodick

I was only pointing out the facts TC and it is fact that you are not meant to get out of your car when the engine is running ( unless it is an emergancy)

Why not?

I do that whenever I want.

Topcat · 1st November 2007, 18:54

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Originally Posted by angie4m

If its a Health and Safety issue then they should!

Yes we know they should but they wont and dont - maybe when there is a death they might.

Brodick · 1st November 2007, 20:04

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Originally Posted by FWH

Why not?

I do that whenever I want.

It is in the new Highway code and if you are seen by an officer you could be in for a telling off, a fine or even points on your license

maybe in vikingland FWH but not here ( I would think if Irish boy, I mean copper boy aka CZ was around he would confirm this)

FWH · 1st November 2007, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Brodick

It is in the new Highway code and if you are seen by an officer you could be in for a telling off, a fine or even points on your license

maybe in vikingland FWH but not here ( I would think if Irish boy, I mean copper boy aka CZ was around he would confirm this)

Will try to remember that next time I am over.
Would never do it an in urban area - that is like asking for having your car nicked...

Topcat · 1st November 2007, 20:27

Hey Broders seeing as you have an answer for everything.....

What about the post on the other handbrake thread? The one where the guy says he was sitting at traffic lights and his handbrake failed!!!

I know I bet it says somewhere we should turn our engines off whilst waiting at junctions and lights

Brodick · 1st November 2007, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Hey Broders seeing as you have an answer for everything.....

What about the post on the other handbrake thread? The one where the guy says he was sitting at traffic lights and his handbrake failed!!!

I know I bet it says somewhere we should turn our engines off whilst waiting at junctions and lights

well now you come to mention it - it is better for the enviroment
hence the invention of the stop/start engine

britsbest · 30th November 2007, 09:21

Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake.
It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring!
I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

illegalhunter · 30th November 2007, 09:25

Well atleast you no how to do it now lol

Dimplyred · 30th November 2007, 10:12

I've just had my official Honda handbrake operating instructions delivered by recorded post.

Apparently they've identified a problem with the handbrake releasing itself, what, no!!!

I suppose most of us will have received this letter today, mine turned up with my customer satisfaction survey form. Good timing there then Honda!!

alanwalne · 30th November 2007, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I've just had my official Honda handbrake operating instructions delivered by recorded post.

Apparently they've identified a problem with the handbrake releasing itself, what, no!!!

I suppose most of us will have received this letter today, mine turned up with my customer satisfaction survey form. Good timing there then Honda!!

I have just done an online check with Honda and it says there is no outstanding recall on my car.

No mention on VOSA either..

garbfink · 30th November 2007, 10:27

Reading on past posts and from experiences of a freind of mine (her handbrake released itself her civic ended up in a picket hedge) I understand that there have been some problems with a few handbrakes.

It was one of my concerns that I raised with the dealer when I was buying the car and he said it only happened to women and drivers who where used to automatics ( i presume becase there is a lack of parking gear on the i-shift)

Well I suppose it is good to know that they have admitted there being a problem with the system and that they are going to sort it out. I'll have to let me friend know as she was told by the dealer that it was probably her fault for not putting on strong enough.

Dimplyred · 30th November 2007, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

I have just done an online check with Honda and it says there is no outstanding recall on my car.

Pehaps you'll get a letter over the next few days.

Dimplyred · 30th November 2007, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbfink

Reading on past posts and from experiences of a freind of mine (her handbrake released itself her civic ended up in a picket hedge) I understand that there have been some problems with a few handbrakes.

It was one of my concerns that I raised with the dealer when I was buying the car and he said it only happened to women and drivers who where used to automatics ( i presume becase there is a lack of parking gear on the i-shift)

Well I suppose it is good to know that they have admitted there being a problem with the system and that they are going to sort it out. I'll have to let me friend know as she was told by the dealer that it was probably her fault for not putting on strong enough.

We've got to wait until March/April next year for the updated handbrake. The letter says they will write again then to get it fitted.

Kremmen · 30th November 2007, 11:12

Yep - letter arrived today.

I wonder if the official fix will be the same as Citroens?

They remove the first few ratchet notches so that you need a left arm like Arnold Schwarzenegger to get it onto the first one.

Dimplyred · 30th November 2007, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Yep - letter arrived today.

I wonder if the official fix will be the same as Citroens?

They remove the first few ratchet notches so that you need a left arm like Arnold Schwarzenegger to get it onto the first one.

LOL, hope not. Not everyone has arms like Arnie and I

britsbest · 30th November 2007, 11:26

Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake.
It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring!
I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

britsbest · 30th November 2007, 11:31

Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake.
It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring!
I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

britsbest · 30th November 2007, 11:32

Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake.
It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring!
I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

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britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 220	Recorded delivery letter from Honda Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake. It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring! I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 2,359	Handbrake safety recall/advice!!!! I've just had my official Honda handbrake operating instructions delivered by recorded post. Apparently they've identified a problem with the handbrake releasing itself, what, no!!! I suppose most of us will have received this letter today, mine turned up with my customer satisfaction survey form. Good timing there then Honda!!

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1st November 2007, 12:31	#21 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,083	I've got into the habit of pushing down on the lever once applied - just to be sure be sure. Not had any problems yet.

1st November 2007, 20:27	#27 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,656	Hey Broders seeing as you have an answer for everything..... What about the post on the other handbrake thread? The one where the guy says he was sitting at traffic lights and his handbrake failed!!! I know I bet it says somewhere we should turn our engines off whilst waiting at junctions and lights

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illegalhunter TYPE R GT (R-8130) Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 1,330	Well atleast you no how to do it now lol

30th November 2007, 10:27	#33 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33	Reading on past posts and from experiences of a freind of mine (her handbrake released itself her civic ended up in a picket hedge) I understand that there have been some problems with a few handbrakes. It was one of my concerns that I raised with the dealer when I was buying the car and he said it only happened to women and drivers who where used to automatics ( i presume becase there is a lack of parking gear on the i-shift) Well I suppose it is good to know that they have admitted there being a problem with the system and that they are going to sort it out. I'll have to let me friend know as she was told by the dealer that it was probably her fault for not putting on strong enough.

30th November 2007, 11:12	#36 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,083	Yep - letter arrived today. I wonder if the official fix will be the same as Citroens? They remove the first few ratchet notches so that you need a left arm like Arnold Schwarzenegger to get it onto the first one.

30th November 2007, 11:26	#38 (permalink)
britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 220	Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake. It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring! I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

30th November 2007, 11:31	#39 (permalink)
britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 220	Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake. It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring! I hope things are not going down hill!!!!

30th November 2007, 11:32	#40 (permalink)
britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 220	Just received a recorded delivery letter telling me the correct way to apply the hand brake. It also says there will be a replacement hand brake next spring! I hope things are not going down hill!!!!