Brake warning light, Light won't stop flashing with engine running Options

[jsaum]

The warning light on my 72 is staying on after the engine is started. I don't have a owners manual so I don't exactly know how the two red lights at the top of the fuel gauge normally operate. Months ago after I got the engine back in the car it went out the first couple of times I started the car. Now if flashes all of the time. I believe it will normally flash until the engine is started then will go out. I did reuild all of my calipers and installed a new 911 master cylinder. After bleeding the system repeated times I now have a some what firm pedal but it still seems like it's not quite right. I pulled the cover and checked the pressure switch and it is working the switch is made allowing a signal to pass through. I read some of the threads and there is mention of a reset button on the master cylinder but I don't think the 72 has it. I'm using the two lead switch. I also checked the e brake switch is is working correctly after I release the parking brake the fasten seat belt light will come on if the sealt belt isn't fastened. Has anyone had this problem before? What am I missing?

Thanks for the help!

Jsaum

[Tom_T]

Ummmm .... wait a minute folks & read his first post again, before you have him drag out ohm meters & tear the car apart.

The e-brake warning light is supposed to be on whenever the e-brake is engaged & when you start the car or turn the key to the run position, then it goes off when you release the e-brake fully. It is just that - a warning light to let you know if the e-brake is still on or fully released.

Sometimes on the early 914's with the 2 position "lock & drop" lever/handle, they will not fully engage the release switch to operate the warning light.

Don't know which you have, but first try releasing the e-brake with the engine running & see if it goes out.

Similar deal with the "Fasten Seat Belt Light" - try buckling the belt - then it goes out!

Simple!!!! ... no funny voices to tell you your seat belt is unbuckled or "a door is ajar" in these old gals! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... I mean - how can "a door" be "a Jar" anyway!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

The primitive warning sequence was set up in that order, presuming that you weren't driving off until you released the e-brake - rather than as soon as you start the engine as in modern cars - which is a pain if you want to get a map out or something with your belt off & the engine running! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)