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Old May 16, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Anyone have a solution for this? Up until last week I could open my hatch with the motor running by pulling up on the emergency brake. All of a sudden this doesn't work anymore. The hatch still opens with the button if the motors off. A PIA when I'm dropping my son off at school.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Check the emergency brake switch . Is the light on ?
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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JCR thanks for the response. Nope no light?
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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can't you just push the little button :confused:
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Old May 16, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Thanks JRC problem fixed. Add brake fluid ;)
FYI found out that this is a design feature (dash emergency light does not come on) to give you a heads up that your pads are worn and need replacing. Great forum.......GREAT CAR
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Old May 16, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks JRC problem fixed. Add brake fluid ;)
FYI found out that this is a design feature (dash emergency light does not come on) to give you a heads up that your pads are worn and need replacing. Great forum.......GREAT CAR
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How did you find out about this feature? I love it when I find out something I didn't know before.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Help - Parking brake light comes on during accelleration (SDVette) 5:53 PM 8/28/2002

If the fluid level is down, don't just immediately fill it - check your brake pads, front and rear. The brake system will use more fluid as the pads wear and the calliper pistons must extend further to slow the car.

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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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It's also an indication that there is a leak in your break system somewhere, I had that problem a while back when i had the calipers off to install rotors. One of the break lines didn't seal properly and fluid was leaking. I found that out when i went for a test drive. fortunately, I was close enough to home to get back before the master was empty.
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