>Subject: Brake light on?
>From: (Mike R)
>Date: 12/7/2004 1:54 PM Eastern Standard Time
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>
>In article >,
(Nicknotnicky) wrote:
>
>> Thanks all. Yes I'm sorry I should have been more clear. The light I am
>> referring to is the "idiot light" on the dash. I'll check for a switch in
>the
>> console. Beyond that, I guess it's a trip to the mechanic...
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>Three circuits will trigger the brake warning lamp:
>
>* Brake fluid level switch (master cylinder)
>* Parking (emergency) brake switch
>* Ignition switch (start position for bulb prove-out)
>
>FWIW, this is what I would try with the symptom being intermittent:
>
>Remove the center console and inspect the parking brake switch adjustment,
>loose mounting h/w, etc. If ok, disconnect the connecter at the parking
>brake switch, removing it from the circuit. Drive around and test. If
>problem clears, adjust or replace the parking brake switch.
>
>If brake warning lamp still randomly illuminates, check the m/c brake
>fluid level. Ok, you've obviously done this. Remove the connector at the
>m/c. Short the two pink with white trace wires with a jumper and leave
>connecter disconnected. This will remove the brake fluid level switch
>while maintaining the ignition switch (prove-out) circuit. Drive around
>and test. If problem clears, the brake fluid level switch is defective.
>
>If the symptom still persists, either there's an intermittent shorted wire
>(pink/white trace) to chassis on the grounding side of the warning lamp or
>possibly an issue with the ignition switch...
>
>--
>Mike
>93 Cobra
>

Sounds like you have some experience in this area Mike! The light is not
coming on intermittently, it's constantly on. Does that make a difference or
narrow it down any further ?
Thanks

Nick
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