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Old 12-08-03, 11:47 AM
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hey guys, my parking brake light on the dash will not go off. i have the parking brake all the way off, i even pull it 2-3 times to make sure, but the light still will not go off. any suggestions?
Old 12-08-03, 04:59 PM
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You could be running low on brake fluid, check and refill if necessary.
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Put your foot under the parking brake pedal and pull it up while you pull the parking brake release. The light should go off. Mine does this too, I think the spring or something like that is worn out. No need to worry.
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thanks for the advice. i will check my brake fluid. i do put my foot unerneath the brake as i pull the release, to make sure it is all the way out. the light used to go off that way. but now it still just stays on. thanks
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