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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Brake light

Hello all;

I am new to the forum, would like to say hello and ask a question.

I have a 2000 X 7.3 two wheel drive. It has been the best to date, living up to what it is supposed to be and do. Till last night! The brake light on the dash will not go out and I checked the emergency brake to be fully retracted.

Any ideas as to what it may be?

It is good to be a part of the forum and I thank you for your time

L S
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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The brake light will also go on if the fluid in the master cylinder gets too low. Have you checked the level?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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The fluid is fine. Do you think there could be a pressure differential between the two chambers at rest?
If so do you think the cylinder is going out or could there be something else.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I think the most likely culprit would a bad switch. Crawl under the dash and see if the switch can be unplugged. If so, if the light goes out when you unplug it you've just found the source of the light.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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OK, thanks. I'll check it out this Saturday.
 
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