Weird parking brake indicator lamp
#1
Weird parking brake indicator lamp
1999 Dodge Caravan, V6 Automatic.
My parking brake lamp will flash "on" when taking a left hand turn, and off when taking a right hand turn. I disconnected the (single) wire connected to the micro-switch ablove the brake pedal, with no change in results.
This is happening more and more frequently and happens without touching the brake pedal or the parking brake pedal.
Assuming there's a bad switch somewhere else, where should I look?
Thanks,
Chuck
My parking brake lamp will flash "on" when taking a left hand turn, and off when taking a right hand turn. I disconnected the (single) wire connected to the micro-switch ablove the brake pedal, with no change in results.
This is happening more and more frequently and happens without touching the brake pedal or the parking brake pedal.
Assuming there's a bad switch somewhere else, where should I look?
Thanks,
Chuck
#3
Solved !
Mystery solved!
The master cylinder reservoir was a little low on fluid, just above the "minimum" mark. I added some fluid and no more flicker.
The manual says the fluid level drops as brakes wear. I'm not sure if brake wear alone will cause the fluid level to drop from max to min, but I now know what to look for.
Thanks for you help
The master cylinder reservoir was a little low on fluid, just above the "minimum" mark. I added some fluid and no more flicker.
The manual says the fluid level drops as brakes wear. I'm not sure if brake wear alone will cause the fluid level to drop from max to min, but I now know what to look for.
Thanks for you help
#4
Originally Posted by chuckm
Mystery solved!
I'm not sure if brake wear alone will cause the fluid level to drop from max to min, but I now know what to look for.
Thanks for you help
I'm not sure if brake wear alone will cause the fluid level to drop from max to min, but I now know what to look for.
Thanks for you help
Check your brakes. The pads are likely worn out.