Re: Emergency brake light
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
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> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
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>
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>> Thanks
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>> thanks about the fuse)
>> loner
>>
>>
>>
>
> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
> emergency brake lever.
> (in the center console?)
>
> got a service manual for your model?
>
> --
> Jim Yanik
> jyanik
> at
> kua.net

Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few times,
cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only mentions
low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been mentioned. If
i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to unstick it?
Thanks Jim
loner

Re: Emergency brake light
 

OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
goes out.
----OK,
unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.



--
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>
>>>
>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>
>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> loner
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>> jyanik
>>>> at
>>>> kua.net
>>>
>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>> loner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>> emergency brake lever.
>> (in the center console?)
>>
>> got a service manual for your model?
>>
>> --
>> Jim Yanik
>> jyanik
>> at
>> kua.net
>
> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only mentions
> low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been mentioned.
> If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to unstick it?
> Thanks Jim
> loner
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
goes out.
----OK,
unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.



--
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>
>>>
>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>
>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> loner
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>> jyanik
>>>> at
>>>> kua.net
>>>
>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>> loner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>> emergency brake lever.
>> (in the center console?)
>>
>> got a service manual for your model?
>>
>> --
>> Jim Yanik
>> jyanik
>> at
>> kua.net
>
> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only mentions
> low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been mentioned.
> If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to unstick it?
> Thanks Jim
> loner
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
goes out.
----OK,
unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.



--
Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist

http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>
>>>
>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>
>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> loner
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>> jyanik
>>>> at
>>>> kua.net
>>>
>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>> loner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>> emergency brake lever.
>> (in the center console?)
>>
>> got a service manual for your model?
>>
>> --
>> Jim Yanik
>> jyanik
>> at
>> kua.net
>
> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only mentions
> low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been mentioned.
> If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to unstick it?
> Thanks Jim
> loner
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ovsig.11721$mF2.9730@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ovsig.11721$mF2.9730@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

Hi Stephen, thanks--can you tell me where specifically the switch for the
parking brake handle is? And after unplugging the wires,& light goes out &
fluid is ok, leave them unplugged or plug back in & just live with the
warning light on?
Appreciate the info & links
loner


"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ovsig.11721$mF2.9730@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

Hi Stephen, thanks--can you tell me where specifically the switch for the
parking brake handle is? And after unplugging the wires,& light goes out &
fluid is ok, leave them unplugged or plug back in & just live with the
warning light on?
Appreciate the info & links
loner


"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ovsig.11721$mF2.9730@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emergency brake light
 

Hi Stephen, thanks--can you tell me where specifically the switch for the
parking brake handle is? And after unplugging the wires,& light goes out &
fluid is ok, leave them unplugged or plug back in & just live with the
warning light on?
Appreciate the info & links
loner


"Stephen H" <hansensw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ovsig.11721$mF2.9730@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> OK, once you've looked at the fluid level;--- low add fluid. see if light
> goes out.
> ----OK,
> unplug the wires on the top of the brake reservoir. IF the light goes out
> and the fluid is OK, then it is merely the level indicating system. If the
> light does not go out then it is the switch for the parking brake handle.
>
>
>
> --
> Stephen W. Hansen
> ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
> ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
> ASE Undercar Specialist
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm
> http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/
> http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:4vadnVb2FKAFohfZnZ2dnUVZ_o6dnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>> news:Xns97DDE87432D43jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.83.. .
>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>> news:bvydnffpsNy9gxfZnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns97DDD53CFB54Fjyanikkuanet@129.250.170.86.. .
>>>>> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in
>>>>> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought
>>>>>> the emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>>>>>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level.
>>>>>> Any other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> loner
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe a stuck switch?
>>>>> (Detects when the Emerg.Brake lever is pulled)
>>>>> If the fuse were blown,the light would NOT come on.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jim Yanik
>>>>> jyanik
>>>>> at
>>>>> kua.net
>>>>
>>>> Yes, Jim, I did read something about a switch, also about something
>>>> under the pedal--where should I look to check those things? (BTW,
>>>> thanks about the fuse)
>>>> loner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect the emergency brake switch would be mounted on or about the
>>> emergency brake lever.
>>> (in the center console?)
>>>
>>> got a service manual for your model?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Yanik
>>> jyanik
>>> at
>>> kua.net
>>
>> Yes, I do still have the manual, I'm looking at it now, but I haven't
>> noticed any kind of switch on or around the brake lever-yes it's in the
>> center console. I did kind of pound on it, raised it up & down a few
>> times, cause I thought there might be a short somewhere
>> I'll look for the switch tomorrow (too dark now). The manual only
>> mentions low fluid level, but I'll check all the things that have been
>> mentioned. If i find the swith & it is stuck, would it be obvious how to
>> unstick it? Thanks Jim
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emeregncy brake light
 

Also read that that screen in the master cylinder when you take
the cap off might cause the problem..Honda has a improved type.
I cant find the info about it . Tegger might help.



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought the
> emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level. Any
> other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
> Thanks
> loner
>

Re: Emeregncy brake light
 

Also read that that screen in the master cylinder when you take
the cap off might cause the problem..Honda has a improved type.
I cant find the info about it . Tegger might help.



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought the
> emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level. Any
> other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
> Thanks
> loner
>

Re: Emeregncy brake light
 

Also read that that screen in the master cylinder when you take
the cap off might cause the problem..Honda has a improved type.
I cant find the info about it . Tegger might help.



"the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought the
> emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level. Any
> other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
> Thanks
> loner
>

Re: Emeregncy brake light
 

Thank you for that info also--I want to be well informed if it does become
necessary to take it in
loner


"Andy & Carol" <aforn@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:k_xig.160715$Fs1.28453@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> Also read that that screen in the master cylinder when you take
> the cap off might cause the problem..Honda has a improved type.
> I cant find the info about it . Tegger might help.
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought the
>> emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level. Any
>> other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>> Thanks
>> loner
>>
>
>

Re: Emeregncy brake light
 

Thank you for that info also--I want to be well informed if it does become
necessary to take it in
loner


"Andy & Carol" <aforn@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:k_xig.160715$Fs1.28453@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
> Also read that that screen in the master cylinder when you take
> the cap off might cause the problem..Honda has a improved type.
> I cant find the info about it . Tegger might help.
>
>
>
> "the loner" <theloner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:RtidncasMNEblxfZnZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> The emergency brake light warning on the dash stays on, even thought the
>> emerg. brake is off. A new master cylinder was put in last year.
>> I've thought of either a blown light fuse, or low brake fluid level. Any
>> other ideas before I take it to the mechanic?
>> Thanks
>> loner
>>
>
>