Motoring Discussion > MINI - Auto Gearbox, auto parking brake. Miscellaneous
Thread Author: R.P. Replies: 6
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New Thu 14 Jan 21 11:18 
 MINI - Auto Gearbox, auto parking brake. - DP
>> It won’t release the handbrake automatically if you don’t have your seatbelt on, or if
>> the door is open. Otherwise mine releases no problem at all, forwards or in reverse.
>> So could be a sensor issue I guess?

Yep, our Clubman was the same.

ISTRC there was about a 3-4 second delay between putting the seatbelt on and/or closing the door, and the electronic committee deciding you were permitted to pull away, and allowing the parking brake to be disengaged. :)
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 MINI - Auto Gearbox, auto parking brake. new R.P. 11 Jan 21 18:50
 MINI - Auto Gearbox, auto parking brake. new PeterS 12 Jan 21 08:30
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