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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Brake light in the dash problem

Wasn't sure where to put this as there doesn't seem to be a solid forum related to my year of Super Duty.......

Just bought a 1997 F250 Super Duty cab and a half, 4wd, automatic, 7.3. It is currently at the Maryland Inspection station being safety checked so I can get tags. The inspector said that the brake warning light in the dash comes on just fine when you engage the parking brake, but it is supposed to also come on and then go back off when you turn the ignition on, and the light is not coming on when turning the key. Anybody ever experience this with these trucks??

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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Never heard of that. Does it do that in your `92 F250? I would think not.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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I have a '94 F-Superduty and a '93 F250. Neither of these turn on the brake light with the key (like the check engine light), but both lights come on with the park brake pedal...
 
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Well, according to Ford Motor Co, the light is supposed to come on when cranking. Turns out there are two ground wires. One for the master cylinder switch and one to the ignition that is only active on crank. It was an easy fix and now I got my inspection. Thanks for the replies everyone.*

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Sounds like the inspector was having a bad day.
 
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