JPMcCormick1
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I have a 2003 M1045A2 that has had the e-brake light on ever since I purchased it a year ago (the light on the dash). I am trying to figure out what the problem might be and have tried the following. I read in another forum to disconnect the cables on the switch connected to the e-brake handle and see if the light goes out and also disconnect the connector on the master cylinder. Neither action caused the light to go out. Does anyone know how these two switches are suppose to work. Are they suppose to create a continuous connection when working properly or open connection. I am thinking if it is a simple closed connection that if I connected the two wires would that create the same signal as a properly working switch or do I risk shorting something out.
I also want to order a replacement switch for the e-brake but have found 2 switches that look identical yet one is called the "Parking brake switch" part number R12356704 for $47 and the other is called the "neutral safety switch" for $5 part number 12338434. Are these interchangeable? They sure look exactly the same.
I also read https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/archives/PS2009/678/678-12.pdf which discusses bleeding the brake lines. Before doing that I was wondering is there was a way to fake the switch on the master cylinder to think it is working properly so I know for sure that might be the culprit before going through that.
Any other suggestions are welcomed.
I also want to order a replacement switch for the e-brake but have found 2 switches that look identical yet one is called the "Parking brake switch" part number R12356704 for $47 and the other is called the "neutral safety switch" for $5 part number 12338434. Are these interchangeable? They sure look exactly the same.
I also read https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/archives/PS2009/678/678-12.pdf which discusses bleeding the brake lines. Before doing that I was wondering is there was a way to fake the switch on the master cylinder to think it is working properly so I know for sure that might be the culprit before going through that.
Any other suggestions are welcomed.