E-brake indicator coming on when e-brake not engaged

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02-02-2011, 03:44 PM

jeepin08

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E-brake indicator coming on when e-brake not engaged

E-brake indicator coming on when e-brake not engaged. Has been happening quite often usually while I am driving. It eventually turns off but will come back on later... Any ideas on a solution?

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02-02-2011, 03:52 PM

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I'm not sure about our JK but some vehicles link the brake fluid low indicator light to the parking brake light. Check to see if your brake fluid is low.

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02-02-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepin08

E-brake indicator coming on when e-brake not engaged. Has been happening quite often usually while I am driving. It eventually turns off but will come back on later... Any ideas on a solution?

Assuming the switch is not maladjusted:
If the light stays on when the parking brake is off, it indicates a possible brake system
fluid leak or low pressure level, or some other brake system fault has been detected.