Re: Ack, my "Brake" light is on!!

[rehab@ravenet.com (Rick Barton)]

I thnk I recall that indicating something wrong with the brake pressure, or
something to that effect, I know it's in my owners manual, let me know if
you can't find it in yours...
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From: posaune <leah@erinet.com>
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Date: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 1:07 AM
Subject: Ack, my "Brake" light is on!!


>So, quick, someone out in the infinite-wisdom-land of the lists tell me
>why my "brake" light on the dash is on (no, the handbrake is not pulled
>up:)).  When I turn the key, it lights up normally with the rest of the
>dash lights and then when the rest go off, it goes to half brightness.
>
>I suppose it could be related to me taking out the DRL relay (it was
>fine for awhile without the relay), but it is more likely something that
>happened when I took the car in for the ABS light (althought it was fine
>after that for awhile too).
>
>I tried putting the relay back in -- same thing happens.  I used a
>screwdriver to get the relay out -- could I have shorted something?  I
>thought I was careful not to touch any metal.
>
>Damn.
>
>If I'm going to take the car to the dealer before finals and spring
>break, I have to make the appointment tomorrow, so please oh please,
>someone fix my problem soon:).
>
>thanks in advance
>-erik
>
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