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weird e-brake problem

so the light for my e-brake doesnt work....i thought it was a bulb issue for the longest time

the light does not come on when i depress the ebrake

the light does not come on if i turn the key on (not starting the engine), when the rest of the console lights come on

the light DOES come on AS i am cranking the engine

as soon as im done cranking, its off again

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Bad switch maybe?
 
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that was my first thought....with a switch though, wouldnt it still come on when i turn the key into the on position, when the rest of the lights light up? or no
 
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I'd have to look when I start it.
 
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Dan, My e-brake light doesn't come on with the ignition switch in the "RUN" position, but comes on in the "START" position, just like yours is doing.

It sounds like a wiring problem to the e-brake switch, or the switch.
 
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cool....thanks for the info!
 
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