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Oct 14, 2004 | 03:06 PM

nm4runner

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Electrical Problem

weird problem...my parking brake light stays on unless i hit a bump or turn the steering wheel back and forth. i think it is a short. any idea on what wires to check....

95runner 3.0

Oct 14, 2004 | 03:12 PM

cvlighthouse

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At the end of the parking break lever. Trace it back from the switch there.

Oct 15, 2004 | 07:31 PM

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Also, check your brake fluid level. The light comes on when it's low.

Oct 15, 2004 | 07:39 PM

evilcow

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I know it sounds crazy but it could be the alternator. My brake light started doing crazy stuff right before the alt died.

Oct 15, 2004 | 08:33 PM

Rick F.

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Originally Posted by mtnfreak

Also, check your brake fluid level. The light comes on when it's low.

The 3.0 is notorious for having the brake light come on even when the fluid is a hair below the "full" mark. I'd add a smidgen before I begin checking wiring.