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RHOLANDO
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I recently installed rear breakpad for the hand break(foot).
the handbreak light turns on during the light test on the dashboard. but when ever i put the handbreak on the light indicator does not come on. so most of the time i forget that the handbreak si enganged because there is no light indicator. how do you fix it?
Nov 25, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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JDL
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Check the parking brake switch. That switch shows to be ground for the lite on the dash, according to my info.
Nov 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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Sorry about the double post.
Nov 25, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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RHOLANDO
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Hi JDL,

Thanks for replying to my message, but i have difficulty figuring where the parking break switch is located, and what to look for regarding the ground? Sorry.. :)
Nov 25, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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It is on right side of parking brake lever. The switch itself is the ground.
Nov 25, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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I belive the switch is grounded through the mounting bolts.
Nov 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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hi JDL,

I tried looking for the description you told me i think the site is to tight to see, anyway the light works intermittently sometimes when i push the hand break it would appear in the dashboard and sometimes it wont. Thanks.
Nov 28, 2012 at 5:48 AM
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Maybe this will give you better idea.
Nov 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM