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Quigs · 08-28-2008, 06:03 AM

This isn't some crazy problem that needs to be fixed, but it's starting to drive me crazy haha.

The other day I was sliding around the back lot the shop my dad works at (Nice, big lot full of tire marks already so they don't care if a few friends and I go back there

)

Anyway, while I was mid-slide, my Ebrake light suddenly turned on. I had not touched the ebrake to initiate. And now it hasn't turned off since haha.

I do have my HKS turbo timer tapped into the signal wire for the ebrake, but it's been like that since the swap 6 months ago. I checked the connections, and nothing has changed. I know it's not a big deal at all, but that little light on all the time annoys me!

Anything in particular I should be looking at to find out why the light is staying on? Thanks.

los_inc · 08-28-2008, 06:15 AM

keep in mind i'm assuming you have an S13
check all your grounds, like the one under the fuse box in the engine bay
the one going to the alternator. the ones near the rad support
also make sure your alt is healthy and pushing out 14v
GL with your trouble shooting
let me know what happens
-los

Firestorm · 08-28-2008, 06:28 AM

also check your brake fluid level.

Quigs · 08-28-2008, 06:56 AM

Ah, yes it is an S13. Sorry, shoulda included that haha.

Thanks for the responses. I'll check grounds and fluid as soon as I get out of class.

Voltage at the Turbo Timer (according to the timer) is 13.4. I haven't started poking around checking for voltage at the alternator or anything yet though.

los_inc · 08-30-2008, 10:04 PM

do you have anything hard wired?
like your turbo timer or E-Fans?
also check your engine cont. fuse in the engine bay
near the coolant over flow tank
-los

bo2o · 08-30-2008, 10:14 PM

check the switch from your ebrake. the switch isnt getting press down enough prolly.

ryguy · 08-30-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firestorm

also check your brake fluid level.

This is likely it. Add some brake fluid. Try the simple things first before you go tearing out the center console. That light doubles as the low brake fluid light.

LayNLow · 08-31-2008, 04:25 AM

As previously said you could be low on fluid, or your switch might not be making full contact. But pull the brake fluid cap off and make sure the sensor in it moves freely and isnt stuck.

TheTimanator · 08-31-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bo2o

check the switch from your ebrake. the switch isnt getting press down enough prolly.

thats what mine was although my switch was bad. I just pulled the connector and never had a problem again

Temple240 · 08-31-2008, 09:21 AM

My switch wouldn't turn off until I changed my pads. It could have been a coincidence but they needed it and it turned the light off.

ryguy · 08-31-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temple240

My switch wouldn't turn off until I changed my pads. It could have been a coincidence but they needed it and it turned the light off.

Thats because you were low on fluid. As the brakes wear the piston pushes further out from the caliper, and it takes more fluid to fill the void behind the piston. When you put new pads on the piston gets pushed back into the caliper and that extra brake fluid goes back into the reservoir.

ZX88 · 08-31-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firestorm

also check your brake fluid level.

this is your problem. now fix it.

Row · 08-31-2008, 10:30 AM

Since you said the light turned on when you were sliding , It does sound like its going need some brake fluid. Check your brake pads while your at it. If thats not the problem then its the E-brake swicth thats faulty, it happened to a person I go to school with.

08-28-2008, 06:03 AM	#1
Quigs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Hmm...Ebrake light wont turn off This isn't some crazy problem that needs to be fixed, but it's starting to drive me crazy haha. The other day I was sliding around the back lot the shop my dad works at (Nice, big lot full of tire marks already so they don't care if a few friends and I go back there ) Anyway, while I was mid-slide, my Ebrake light suddenly turned on. I had not touched the ebrake to initiate. And now it hasn't turned off since haha. I do have my HKS turbo timer tapped into the signal wire for the ebrake, but it's been like that since the swap 6 months ago. I checked the connections, and nothing has changed. I know it's not a big deal at all, but that little light on all the time annoys me! Anything in particular I should be looking at to find out why the light is staying on? Thanks.

08-28-2008, 06:15 AM	#2
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 37 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	keep in mind i'm assuming you have an S13 check all your grounds, like the one under the fuse box in the engine bay the one going to the alternator. the ones near the rad support also make sure your alt is healthy and pushing out 14v GL with your trouble shooting let me know what happens -los __________________

08-30-2008, 10:04 PM	#5
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 37 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	do you have anything hard wired? like your turbo timer or E-Fans? also check your engine cont. fuse in the engine bay near the coolant over flow tank -los __________________

08-30-2008, 10:14 PM	#6
bo2o Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 626 socal! Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	check the switch from your ebrake. the switch isnt getting press down enough prolly. __________________ fS! *vlsd ! slim fans ! hid kits ! lug nuts !* http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?d...earchuser=bo2o ^^^click^^^

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08-28-2008, 06:28 AM	#3
Firestorm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Age: 34 Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also check your brake fluid level.

08-28-2008, 06:56 AM	#4
Quigs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Ah, yes it is an S13. Sorry, shoulda included that haha. Thanks for the responses. I'll check grounds and fluid as soon as I get out of class. Voltage at the Turbo Timer (according to the timer) is 13.4. I haven't started poking around checking for voltage at the alternator or anything yet though.

08-31-2008, 04:25 AM	#8
LayNLow Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: memphis tn Posts: 346 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	As previously said you could be low on fluid, or your switch might not be making full contact. But pull the brake fluid cap off and make sure the sensor in it moves freely and isnt stuck.

08-31-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
Temple240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: philly/ collegeville Age: 32 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My switch wouldn't turn off until I changed my pads. It could have been a coincidence but they needed it and it turned the light off.

08-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#13
Row BANNED Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monterey Park Age: 33 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Since you said the light turned on when you were sliding , It does sound like its going need some brake fluid. Check your brake pads while your at it. If thats not the problem then its the E-brake swicth thats faulty, it happened to a person I go to school with.