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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Parking brake light issues??

I just burned up a set of rear disc pads because I left my parking brake on! What really burns (pardon the pun) is that the dash parking brake light didn't illuminate. Investigating reveals the following: 1. The light flashes on momentarily at START, as part of the power on test, so I know the light bulb is OK. 2. The wiring to the parking brake switch seems to be OK. Any ideas? PS: My truck is a 2000, no mods, tunes etc.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Other than I have been fighting this same darn issue, no. Subscribing cuz it is killing me! I can't get the light to illum for nothin'. I crunch the pedal and no light. But it will illum during the key on test.

I have saved the following threads to look at when I get to this on the list-

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-problem.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...nt-go-off.html
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks for the info - sounds like a work order is in my future, for sure!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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I've tried to add it to my mental list- check parking brake released. It isn't helping much but since I'm not a parking brake user it isn't high on the list. I can be a bit of a moron, though
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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I had that problem. I removed the switch and took a fine file to the contact area on the part that looks like a washer. Works like a charm now.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Innocent Bystander has you covered.

I cleaned the contact surfaces with some emery cloth.
 
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