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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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the brake light on the gauge cluster do not turn when hand brake is engage. does anyone know where to check to fix this problem? any help is much appreciated. i search but nothing seems to be related with this problem.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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does it light up when it does the light check when the key is initially turned on?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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you may want to search under daytime running lights. alot of people bypass their drl module which effects the brake light on the dash. there are a couple posts. just something to look into. hope that helps
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Check the sensor on the handle, if it's disconnected the light won't come on.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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i forgot to mention that the brake lights dont come on even on start up. ill double check the sensor at the handle again.
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