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Myssan · 01-20-2004, 07:11 PM

The switch under the armrest is contacting fine. But for some reason...somewhere else on the car...something is making my e-brake light come on. Who knows what else controls this light? Its driving me nuts.

andrave · 01-20-2004, 08:37 PM

dude did you both to search FAQ's or anything?
check your brake resevoir.

Chernobyl · 01-20-2004, 09:08 PM

Check brake pads, they are probably due for a replacement. If that's not the case, you're low on brake fluid due to a leak or some other reason. Either way, the light will come on when the fluid in the brake reservoir is low, like andrave just said.

I can't believe people drive cars and not know these things...

It's basic maintenance for cryin out loud!

Myssan · 01-21-2004, 07:20 AM

I know you guys are tempted to flame others but relax, Im sure there are things you dont know.
The fluid level was fine and the brakes pads were too.

I did perform a search and nothing except the "rear brakes lights" came up.

I do know how to perform maintanence on a car...I do all the work myself including all the upgrades. So I happen to have a clue...I was just lost on this one. I figured the switch and only the switch under the arm rest could control that light. I dont understand how break fluid or pads could cause this. Out of every car Ive owned this is a new one.

I searched some more and found a thread...but nothing besides what is said above was mentioned. Maybe the gage cluster but thats not a likely failure point

twitchy · 01-21-2004, 08:38 AM

Holy shit thats what that means??!?? I havent changed my brake pads in 2 years maybe thats why....

old_s13 · 01-21-2004, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchy

Holy shit thats what that means??!?? I havent changed my brake pads in 2 years maybe thats why....

only two things can cause this:

1) Brake fluid level sensor

2) E-brake handle has a sensor

- Mike

huevos · 01-21-2004, 01:24 PM

For what it's worth this thread helped me. My e-brake light has been on for weaks and I never thought to check the fluid. I neglect my car so much I am surprised it hasn't tried to kill me.

Me

my car

andrave · 01-21-2004, 03:13 PM

gotta watch it, if its down because your rear pads are worn down and it stays on the metal backing can eat into your rotors... pads are ok to replace and its a lot cheaper to replace them on time. If you wait until they eat into your rotors you are looking at a lot more work and like triple the cost of just replacing the pads now.

Myssan · 01-21-2004, 03:38 PM

Since the weather has been cold I think the sensor in the reservoir is sticking. I moved it around a little bit, tapped on the reservoir and it seems to be fine. We'll see what happens when I get the car started in the morning. Cool deal...I didnt know there was a sensor in there.

Modern Angel · 03-04-2004, 08:52 AM

Yeah, I've been having a similar problem that just started yesterday... my BRAKE light will come on when I start driving but will go off if I make a hard left turn or will go off eventually after driving for like 10 minutes. I checked my brake fluid and it's a smidge above the "MIN" mark so I figure I'll just put some more fluid in there today. Also, the little connector that hooks up to the reservoir seemed a bit loose so I pushed it in there better. Hopefully that will take care of the problem.

01-20-2004, 07:11 PM	#1
Myssan Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 49 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what controls the e-brake light? The switch under the armrest is contacting fine. But for some reason...somewhere else on the car...something is making my e-brake light come on. Who knows what else controls this light? Its driving me nuts.

01-21-2004, 08:38 AM	#5
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy shit thats what that means??!?? I havent changed my brake pads in 2 years maybe thats why.... __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

01-20-2004, 08:37 PM	#2
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude did you both to search FAQ's or anything? check your brake resevoir.

01-20-2004, 09:08 PM	#3
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 42 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Check brake pads, they are probably due for a replacement. If that's not the case, you're low on brake fluid due to a leak or some other reason. Either way, the light will come on when the fluid in the brake reservoir is low, like andrave just said. I can't believe people drive cars and not know these things... It's basic maintenance for cryin out loud!

01-21-2004, 07:20 AM	#4
Myssan Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 49 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know you guys are tempted to flame others but relax, Im sure there are things you dont know. The fluid level was fine and the brakes pads were too. I did perform a search and nothing except the "rear brakes lights" came up. I do know how to perform maintanence on a car...I do all the work myself including all the upgrades. So I happen to have a clue...I was just lost on this one. I figured the switch and only the switch under the arm rest could control that light. I dont understand how break fluid or pads could cause this. Out of every car Ive owned this is a new one. I searched some more and found a thread...but nothing besides what is said above was mentioned. Maybe the gage cluster but thats not a likely failure point

01-21-2004, 01:24 PM	#7
huevos Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Spokane Age: 42 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For what it's worth this thread helped me. My e-brake light has been on for weaks and I never thought to check the fluid. I neglect my car so much I am surprised it hasn't tried to kill me. Me my car

01-21-2004, 03:13 PM	#8
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gotta watch it, if its down because your rear pads are worn down and it stays on the metal backing can eat into your rotors... pads are ok to replace and its a lot cheaper to replace them on time. If you wait until they eat into your rotors you are looking at a lot more work and like triple the cost of just replacing the pads now.

01-21-2004, 03:38 PM	#9
Myssan Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 49 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since the weather has been cold I think the sensor in the reservoir is sticking. I moved it around a little bit, tapped on the reservoir and it seems to be fine. We'll see what happens when I get the car started in the morning. Cool deal...I didnt know there was a sensor in there.

03-04-2004, 08:52 AM	#10
Modern Angel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 48 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I've been having a similar problem that just started yesterday... my BRAKE light will come on when I start driving but will go off if I make a hard left turn or will go off eventually after driving for like 10 minutes. I checked my brake fluid and it's a smidge above the "MIN" mark so I figure I'll just put some more fluid in there today. Also, the little connector that hooks up to the reservoir seemed a bit loose so I pushed it in there better. Hopefully that will take care of the problem.