| Subject: | Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light |
| From: | Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> |
| Date: | Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:35:13 -0400 |
Oops that was supposed to say, Don’t tell me my recent horn relay install caused this!
I’ve done nothing to the brakes!
ERic Caron
> On Apr 24, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
> We noticed a unusual electrical issue today. I’m hoping folks can give me some direction on how to track this down.
>
> When van is in park all is normal on the dash.
>
> When I pull up on the emergency brake no light shows up on the dash.
>
> Then with brake off we shift the van into revers, neutral, or drive and the brake light on the dash lights up and stays on.
>
> I’m assuming the light is for notifying that the emergency brake is on?
>
> Also guessing there is no sensor for low brake fluid.
>
> This is a 85 Vanagon but we recently had the later emergency brake handle installed.
>
> Where might I start to trouble shoot or with skilled VW helper where might I suggest we start to look.
>
> And, don’t tell me my brake relay install did this!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto