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Posted by: martinef1963 Nov 12 2004, 03:00 PM

Hey gang - I have a 72 914 that when I disengage the emergency brake (two piece lever) the flashing red lights in the dash won't turn off.

After I disengage to brakes - I have to physically push the lever away from the driver's seat so they can turn off, but once I let go of the lever the problem returns - any help on what I need to do to fix this?

thanks,

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 12 2004, 03:02 PM

two options. bed the hand lever to actuate THE SWITCH. or relocate the switch (just kidding).

Posted by: Kargeek Nov 12 2004, 03:06 PM

There is a pin switch similar to one located in the door jam that works the dome light. It is located below the emergency brake handle. Check this switch- the brake handle pushes against it and breaks it from grounding and working the light.

Posted by: martinef1963 Nov 12 2004, 03:12 PM

The switch if below the ratchet or the lever/s?

thanks,

Posted by: skline Nov 12 2004, 03:13 PM

If all of that does not turn the light off, then you may have a problem with your M/C. Check that next.

Posted by: F4i Nov 12 2004, 03:18 PM

there is a reset button on it. Check for the REAL problem though.

Posted by: jim912928 Nov 12 2004, 03:31 PM

the switch the handbrake hits is on the floor pan support brace that goes from the drivers side door to the passenger side door in front of the seats. It is just a switch like in the door jam that the handbrake lever goes against when down.

Posted by: McMark Nov 12 2004, 04:22 PM

Not all master cylinders have the reset button. Someday I'll have told everybody and people will start saying "Check you M/C for a reset button, some have them."