BlackThorN

recently especially when it's cold out the parking brake light either won't go off when I release the parking brake or it randomly comes on. Usually when the car warms up the light goes off. But sometimes it dosent

the only thing I've done to my car since I got it was put in a headunit and the mugen thermostat, fanswitch and pressure cap

does the parking brake light on the instrument panel lit up by itself mean anything else besides the parking brake is on?

the reason why I ask is on my last car when the brake light and battery light were on at the same time it meant the alternator was shot

thanks for the help

Nick

King_j

there could be a looose wire behind the guage cluster.
or it could be the switch that is behind the e-brake handle.

LoudLude

Check your brake fluid. Seriously.

TurboTony

I also had that problem and my wire behind the gauge closter was not real lose so I would check that out first to be honest. The weird thing about it was it only happend when it was cold. Sounds like the same problem I had so I would check that out.

JDC2

its most likely your brake fluid is low

BlackThorN

thanks for the input guys I gotta go move my car now, i'll check the fluid

JimBlake

If the fluid level is OK, it might be a flaky float switch.

Unplug the wires at the brake fluid reservoir for a couple days. If the warning light never comes on, then you know that was it.

Toda Built

hows the fluid level? Is that the reason the brake light came on?

pnthr30

I don't have a solution for you, but it is a common problem (happening to me right now).

BlackThorN

it looks to be a little low, I"ll fill it to max and let you all know, i'm at my GF"s without break fluid right now

thanks for the help

Nick

Xymox

Use the damn search feature. I've replied to this exact topic at least 5 different times.

BlackThorN

and your replies directly related to the recent install of a thermostat, fan switch and radiator pressure cap?

I think not

oh wait...do they have to do with the brake light possibly being an engine code and not just the brake fluid?

no...hmmm

tha'ts why i made a new post

I did search, so be gone

babes 99 GSR

I don't know, my car has this problem when it's really cold, usually below 40. My brake fluid is fine...this topic does come up often though.

-Staci

BlackThorN

I've heard people say that check the fluid but I never heard it specifically been related to cold, like how I asked

Xymox

I'll attempt to help you out, even if you told me to "be gone".

EXACT same thing happened to me.

HOW TO FIX IT:
Open the hood and unscrew both brake fluid reservoirs. CAREFULLY clean the caps and around the top of the lids. Next, turn each cap/white plunger upside down and make sure its well lubricated with brake fluid. Carefully "dunk" each plunger in the brake fluid reservoirs before screwing them back into place.

FIXED.


Modified by Xymox at 1:50 PM 12/6/2003

BlackThorN

well thank you i appreciate your imput on this thread...looks like I made a mistake when I posted at, I'll try that when I get home and I hope it helps other people also

peace

Nick