Dash brake light

Discussion in 'Interior/Electronics' started by Bagged_Soon, May 24, 2012.

  1. Bagged_Soon

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    Never had a issue till recent. I take my parking brake off and it goes off then a few minutes later it pops on for a bit then off. I have no electronics on my reservoir. so whats causing it? just a sticky/ faulty switch? or is it trying to tell me something.:shrug:

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    any one else have this issue and found out the reason?
     
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    Does it do this while sitting still, while motor is running, does it do it every time, does it last the same amount of time every time?
     
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    Most electrical issues stem from a faulty switch. Due to whatever circumstances, looks like the switch will not remain off. The parking brake switch is located alongside the stalk of the the parking brake handle under the dash. Very simple to replace.
     
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    motor running, during driving, same amount of time every time.
     
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    It's very odd that it's doing it the same duration everytime you drive. If it was a little more random I would think they switch was going out. I still think checking the switch should be your first step so you make sure it's not getting worn out and needing replaced.
     
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    check fluid level in reservoir..that float on the cap will trigger the light if fluid is low..just saw you have no electronics on reservoir, it doesn't have two wires on the cap?

    You can always pull the code
     

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