 Emergency Brake, Light won't go off |
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 Apr 28, 2004 - 8:05 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 19, '03 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
The light on the dash that show when you have the E-brake pulled won't go off. It stays on constantly whether I have the E-brake pulled or not. I can't even set my cruise control because of it. Has this happened to anyone before, or does anyone know how I can fix it?
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Apr 28, 2004 - 8:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '02 From West of Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
could be the switch for the e brake. or your fluid level could be low.
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Apr 28, 2004 - 9:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 6, '03 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I had that problem about six months ago, turned out to be a loose connection. Just took off my center console and played with the wires for a little bit, made sure everything was connected and the problem was solved.
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Apr 28, 2004 - 9:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If it doesn't feel like the e-brake is engaged at all when the handle is down and the light still stays on, then chances are really good that there's a loose connnection. It is most likely going to be where JKceli had heis problem so check that first.
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Apr 28, 2004 - 9:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '03 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How hard is it to get the center console out? |
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Apr 28, 2004 - 10:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
check the brake fluid level... mine was one, and it was becuase of that....
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Apr 28, 2004 - 10:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check out the second paragraph of the how-to by Coomer. It tells you how to get those pieces off. You might not even have to take off all of them, it just depends on if you can get to the connections or not. http://6gc.net/index.php?action=howto&itu=62 |
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Apr 28, 2004 - 3:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 6, '03 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
it's just two bolts inside of the center console box and two screws underneath the piece around the shifter. |
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Apr 28, 2004 - 3:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i heard if your brakes get REAL down, that the light can come on then
but that was from my step-dad who has worked with cars for 15+ years and still doesn't know what the o/d button REALLY does --------------------  |
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Apr 28, 2004 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '03 From FRANKFORT,KENTUCKY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That light will also come on if you've got a leak in your system. Like a hydrolic line or the brake master cylinder. But if it was a leak you would problem notice it right away. And consynx had a point,if the shoes are sticking then the light will come on.
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Apr 28, 2004 - 11:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
had to keep my post up, didn't ya
 my name's tricky. let us know if one of these fixes it. -------------------- |
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Apr 28, 2004 - 11:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
the brake light is not only there to tell you the ebrake is on....it is a waring light that tells you something is wrong with your brake system . id get it checked out asap.
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Apr 28, 2004 - 11:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I agree. If you need new brakes it'll come on. |
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Apr 30, 2004 - 4:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '03 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I appreciate all of the help, I'm just going to take it to a shop and have them look at it because it wasn't a loose connection under the console. Thanks for the advice.
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