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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread emergency brake signal #756705 10/10/06 06:30 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler Sometimes when im driving my emergency brake light comes on does anyone know what I can do to stop it? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Re: emergency brake signal [Re: fiat850spyder] #756706 10/10/06 06:32 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Check the switch on the e-brake handle, maybe it is sticking closed or loose. Otherwise, if it and the charge light comes on as well, may be alternator brushes: - http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/ r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: emergency brake signal [Re: fiat850spyder] #756707 10/10/06 07:44 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 90 BrokeAsAJoke Getting the Wheeling Fever It will also come on if you're low on brake fluid. 88 Reg Cab 22RE 5spd, Mods: 94 bed, Sunroof, Bucket Seats, PW, PL, AC, Keyless entry, remote start. (Practically a Lexus) Re: emergency brake signal [Re: BrokeAsAJoke] #756708 10/10/06 08:53 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 122 fiat850spyder OP Wheeler Alright I will check on it. Thank you very much <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Last edited by fiat850spyder; 10/10/06 08:54 PM. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2433028 Re: emergency brake signal [Re: BrokeAsAJoke] #756709 10/10/06 08:58 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,015 ChrisH Body Damage is Cool Quote It will also come on if you're low on brake fluid. ^ <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> '95 Toyota Pickup DX Xtended Cab ~ Daily Driver Re: emergency brake signal [Re: ChrisH] #756710 10/10/06 09:17 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,379 boonies of NH Scerb Body Damage is Cool next time it happens push on/wiggle your ebrake handle. If the light goes out you know the switch is sticky. -Scerb http://www.scerbfab.com/carb_faq.html Re: emergency brake signal [Re: Scerb] #756711 10/11/06 05:39 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 469 Longmont, CO IceBlueT Mudrunner another possiblity is maybe its worn out from use. i have found quite a few high milage toyotas (pickups, 4runners, corollas, camrys) that the brake light stays on, but is slightly dimmer than if the E-brake is applied. im not sure if its sticky or if the circuit shorts slightly, but i know that my truck has the same problem. i have noticed that when i apply the brake, the light gets brighter, so im pretty sure mine is just from over use. formerly 277000_yota Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care... ]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269 '90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P) '98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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