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Author Topic: parking brake light  (Read 2392 times)

newboyracer

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parking brake light
« on: October 29, 2011, 12:32:00 PM »
My parking brake light is stuck on... any idea why?
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Gostlrs

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parking brake light
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »
there is a switch on the brake pedal. it more than likely is shorted out..
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newboyracer

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parking brake light
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 03:32:00 AM »
I'm talking about the light for the hand brake...  
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Rocketman

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parking brake light
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2011, 05:55:00 AM »
There's a switch on the e-brake handle under the console. It could have a bad connection or is disconnected. Pull off the rear console you'll see it
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blueamber

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parking brake light
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2011, 07:13:00 AM »
That same light connects to the brake master cylinder to indicate low fluid or a system malfunction.  Check your fluid and look for leaks around the wheels...

Chris
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newboyracer

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parking brake light
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 10:12:00 AM »
Thanks for the post blueamber It was in fact because of a leaky brake line at the banjo bolt on the front caliper.
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blueamber

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parking brake light
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 02:41:00 PM »
Damn, I'm starting to get the hang of diagnosing these cars...just wish I could get a handle on weird engine issues, like my sometimes high idle, sometimes normal idle...peace...Chris
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