Park brake light

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
180,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK CRAIG
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Park brake light will not go off, I have checked the switch, if I take the plug off of the rear abs solenoid and jump the wires across the light will go out, is it possible to replace that solenoid on the abs, would that solve the problem? Thanks Mark
Aug 20, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning

Is the yellow ABS light on as well?

Can you post a picture of what you jumped?
Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-system-warning-light-on
Aug 21, 2018 at 2:34 AM
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MARK CRAIG
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No, the ABS light is not on, just the park brake light.
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Aug 21, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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That is a very early model ABS system.

See if any of the parts stores can read the system for a fault. There should be a fault code stored that will help narrow the area of failure.

One thing you can try. Remove the connector for the level sensor in the brake fluid tank and jump it with a paper clip and see if the light goes out.



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Aug 21, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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MARK CRAIG
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Yea, I have already tried jumping the level sensor also, I have a code reader and it is not pulling any codes.
Aug 22, 2018 at 3:56 AM
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A code reader will not read the needed information. You need a real scan tool that can access the ABS system.

Try a parts store and see if they can read it for you.

Roy
Aug 22, 2018 at 3:59 AM