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Subject:Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
From:Eric Caron
Date:Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:35:13 -0400

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