Date:         Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:15:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <98BA78D5-7B48-4A74-9456-E8032BC76276@comcast.net>
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There's a switch on the left side of the hand brake lever, down flush to
the floor... please check that one...

On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 2:35 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Oops that was supposed to say, Don’t tell me my recent horn relay install
> caused this!
>
> I’ve done nothing to the brakes!
>
> ERic Caron
>
>
> > On Apr 24, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> > We noticed a unusual electrical issue today.  I’m hoping folks can give
> me some direction on how to track this down.
> >
> > When van is in park all is normal on the dash.
> >
> > When I pull up on the emergency brake no light shows up on the dash.
> >
> > Then with brake off we shift the van into revers, neutral, or drive and
> the brake light on the dash lights up and stays on.
> >
> > I’m assuming the light is for notifying that the emergency brake is on?
> >
> > Also guessing there is no sensor for low brake fluid.
> >
> > This is a 85 Vanagon but we recently had the later emergency brake
> handle installed.
> >
> > Where might I start to trouble shoot or with skilled VW helper where
> might I suggest we start to look.
> >
> > And, don’t tell me my brake relay install did this!
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto
>