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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Dash brake light / ABS light

I have started a post before for my dash emergency brake popping on for no reason. Although I have never solved that problem I have another one like it. I just had a remote start put in my truck and after the truck has been running I will get in it and the ABS light will be on until I put the key in the ignition. Does this seem right?

My emergency brake light which still comes on while driving and has been driving me nuts. I have changed all the pads, shoes, rotors, drums, bled the system with over a quart of fluid, changed both the ABS sensor and both switches on the Emer brake pedal and brake pedal, I changed the master cyl, changed both rear wheel cylinder and one front. Stretched both emergency brake cables on rear wheels.

Any ideas fellas?
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rungunner
I have started a post before for my dash emergency brake popping on for no reason. Although I have never solved that problem I have another one like it. I just had a remote start put in my truck and after the truck has been running I will get in it and the ABS light will be on until I put the key in the ignition. Does this seem right?

My emergency brake light which still comes on while driving and has been driving me nuts. I have changed all the pads, shoes, rotors, drums, bled the system with over a quart of fluid, changed both the ABS sensor and both switches on the Emer brake pedal and brake pedal, I changed the master cyl, changed both rear wheel cylinder and one front. Stretched both emergency brake cables on rear wheels.

Any ideas fellas?
Thanks
Can't help you on the ABS light thing .. don't know.

E-Brake light can come on if the vacuum pump switch is detecting low vacuum. Note I said detecting, not necessarily low vacuum. here is a photo of the switch ...



Note there are four hoses. One from the vacuum pump, another going to the actual switch, one going to the brake booster and one going to the heater - air conditioner controls.
 
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