ok i tried the to do a search but the server won't allow it, and i wanna turn the darn thing off.....

My e brake light stayed on in my 94 honda cx hb after i started the car and let the ebrake down. i was hoping it would turn off after driving but it didn't so when i got home i unplugged the clip and it still stayed on! I know the ebrake is off and the cable is tight enought that the hadle isn't pooing up on its own to trigger the switch for the light... i dunno has this happen to any of you before? and would anyone know what to do. i would just remove the light but its probably better to try to fix it or i will be dumb and forget i left the ebrake up and drive on it untill i notice...
so any help would be great! thanks!\

TG

 

pull your center console out, seach for a grounding problem. its likely to be in there somewhere

 

what would i be looking for if it is a ground problem?

 

a wire that is not properly grounded.

 

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yeah i got that part but i already took my console apart, and the only wire i saw was coming off the of the ebrake switch. i will check again... i just don't wanna have to bust out the fluke meter and do tests just to find it out to be something so simple that other people may have delt with

 

do you have enough fluid in the mc?

 

yes, check brake fluid, and check to see if the little button is stuck in

 

fluid has nothing to do with the ebrake

 

i know the botton is not stuck in. that moves like it is suppost to. and the fluid is up to the full mark also. (made sure just in case). BUt if it was a groud wouldn't it not come on at all? cuz there would be a break or not complete curcuit. which would mean that it would have no power running throu the wires to make the light work. unless the light is on a safety switch and when the curcuit is broken it stays lit like mine is doing.

 

That light will still come on if the fluid is low. It will also come on if the brake fluid level sensor is bad. all of this is the first thing that should be checked.

 

yep, my ebrake light came on and so i checked the fluid.. it was low, i filled it up, problem solved.

 

yeah that sovled it. thats strange thou, cuz i just checked it, and it seemed full must of been the lack of light. but i put more in and filled it up and its all good now! thanks alot you guys! now maybe you can make my hood shut!

 

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The "BRAKE" idiot light deals with the entire brake system, not just the emergency brake. It can be activated when the fluid level in the master cylinder drops low enough that the float completes a circuit; when this happens, you need to check and your fluid. A low fluid level could be caused by A) worn pads, or B) a leak in the system. Check for either of these problems before refilling the master cylinder.

 

thanks for the schoolin then... ive been low on fluid before, and no stoopid lights came on. the res. was dry

 

well you need to fix your busted *** car.

 

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On my black Prelude this happened, but on my white Prelude it actually worked. Who knows...

 

doh!