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Old 12-27-2007, 06:52 PM
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parking brake light
the parking brake light in the dash only comes on when I crank the motor. It doesn't light up with the other dash lights or if the parking brake is on. any ideas on my 97 F150 4.6
 
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Old 12-28-2007, 01:35 AM
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same problem here
 
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Old 12-28-2007, 01:37 AM
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sounds like the circut is grounding out without the parking brake sending ground to it.
 
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Old 12-28-2007, 08:01 AM
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The light is SUPPOSED to come on during cranking, that's its self-test.

Check the switch on the e-brake mechanism.

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Old 01-05-2008, 03:04 AM
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i have the same problem and more on my 98
no emergency brake,check engine,abs,door ajar
none of these light up on self test or when in use,
i find it hard to beleave that all these bulbs are blown
 
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