RE: E-Brake Light Problems

["Simpson, Chuck" <chuck.simpson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Believe it or not, that is your ignition switch that is causing the problem.
It happens to mine periodically as well.

It is caused by your key not returning to the proper location after starting
the car.  It kind of gets stuck.  When it happens to my car, my e-brake
light is on, ABS light next to headlight switch is on, and headlights refuse
to come on.

The only solution is to replace the ignition switch, or just be careful to
return your key to the proper position after starting the car.

I have no idea how hard it would be to replace.  I've been dealing with mine
for over a year, although it rarely happens.

-Chuck Simpson
'97 GTI VR6




-----Original Message-----
From: Warren C Welch [mailto:welchw@eecs.umich.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 12:39 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: E-Brake Light Problems


98' GL
I have a problem when taking the emergency brake off. The indicator light
on the dash stays on sometimes, despite the fact that the brake is
disengaged. The car drives fine except the headlights will not come on
when the indicator light is illuminated on the dashboard. The
problem can be solved by turning the car off and back on again until
the light is off, but there has to be a better solution. Anyone had
similar problems and how easy is it to fix?
many thanks,
Neil