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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Default hand brake flashing

sometime when im switching between 1st and 2nd or going over a speed bump slowly, the parking brake light will flash

does anyone know what this could be related to?

thanks in advance
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Default RE: hand brake flashing

Probably a loose electrical connection. If you cant find and fix the problem yourself, hopefully your ebrake is working properly
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Default RE: hand brake flashing

it works just fine, but im worried it might have something to do with the tranny
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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I wouldnt worry about it too much. Judging from what you say is going on, it seems like a very minor problem. Get it checked out
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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Default RE: hand brake flashing

yea.. prolly just a bad connection or micro switch on the e-brake handle...
Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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Default RE: hand brake flashing

the car did come with a recall certificate for the handbrake when i got it
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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So im assuming that might just be your hint to take it to the dealer and get it fixed
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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Default RE: hand brake flashing

not sure if it matters in your case, but my light would stay on when i had low brake fluid. i filled it up and now the light stays off whether or not the brake is on, but id rather have it off than on.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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yea my e brake does the same thing sort of...i mean some times when i'm shifting it will come on and stay on for a while and other times it only comes on for the time i am shifting... wouldn't worry about it because my parents ford ranger does the same thing and nothing is wrong with these two vehicals
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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Could have to do with low fluid. Im guessing you have a SN-95 Mustang towley. I have done to many recalls on these ( including mine) There isnt much to the recall, you have to remove the center console. Then grind off the stop for youre hand brake and then screw on another stoper. Its a huge waste of time. It wont fix youre light problem. Could be a chaffed wire on youre hand brake switch.



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