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Old 06-11-2007, 11:31 PM
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Question Parking Brake Light

Out of habit, I set my parking brake before I get out of the truck. For some reason when I disengage the parking brake, the light will either not turn off, or will turn off then flash as soon as I put the truck in gear. When i disengage the parking brake it releases all the way.

Any one know what might cause this. It is extremely annoying.
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 11:49 PM
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Sounds like you have a bad switch on the parking brake lever.
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 11:52 PM
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I was afraid someone was gonna say that. Where is it and is it hard to replace?
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 11:59 PM
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It's very simple to replace and doesnt cost much money. Start looking up the arm from the foot pedal and you will see it. Just a switch with two wires and can usually be found at any auto store for a few bucks.
 
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Maybe I'll check it out this week before hubby gets home. Then I can add it to my accomplishment list.

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You go girl.
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 01:41 AM
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My lite stays on once in a while. If I pull the release handle a second time it goes off. The pedal doesn't move but the light goes off. Can't tell you why.
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 10:00 AM
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99 - i have to do that also once in a while. It's just really really annoying, and it usually happens on days that I'm running late
 
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