I have a Suzuki Sidekick, 1991, and the emergency brake light stays on even though the emergency brake is dis-engaged. The light is dimmer when the emergency brake is disengaged, but it stays lit.
2006-10-07 13:35:46 · 8 answers · asked by rodneya 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Suzuki
We would run into this when I worked at a suzuki dealership. Get it checked, it could be the brake switch, wiring or the brake cable itself, usually the brake switch needs changing.
2006-10-08 05:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The emergency light switch isn't opening. Pull out on the release release handle and then REACH down to the emergency brake pedal and pull it up. I think your light will probably go out.
I had a pickup that used to do that. IF the light still doesn't go out, you need to either adjust the switch or have it adjusted by a repairman The other possibility is that the switch could be bronken and needs to be replaced. Pops
2006-10-07 20:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull up your emergency brake. Slide your fingers inside the rubber boot that the handle slides up and down in, look down by the base of the handle with a flashlight. There should be a plunger switch with a wire coming out of it. Clean it with some canned air. Then spray with a small amount of silicone lubricant. that should free the plunger switch, and the light will go out.
2006-10-07 20:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you need to look in under the car and see if the cable has released all the way ,i have done a few of the side kicks that the cable don't release all the way on,and it makes the light stay on all the time,,all you have to do is pull a little on it,and if its stuck it will release it its normal for them to stick a little when they get a few miles on the ,the cable gets a little dirty and it don't allow it to release real good on it, i have seen a lot of them do it,,its an easy fix,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-07 20:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be wiring, could also be a low brake fluid indication. Do you have a low petal, too? Have your brakes bled and recharged with fluid at Jiffy Lube or something.
2006-10-07 20:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s a wiring problem some where try checking the grounds and connections
2006-10-07 20:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the brake system sensor..your brake pads may need replacing, your rotors maybe warped, or your ebrake is getting caught.
your brake fluid also may need replacing/filling
2006-10-07 20:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Okie Boy . If his steps don't cure it , replace the switch
2006-10-07 20:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by kzapp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋