Before I go into details:

- I checked fluid level and it is good.
- I don't have an aftermarket front LSD (This is on a 04 SSL Evo with open diff)

Issue: When I drop the e-brake handle, the light dimmens slightly, but stays on.

I tried to see if it was the switch, but doesnt seem to be the issue. I even removed the switch and tried grounding wire seperately.

Only issue I can tell is that wire was broke when I got the car - I soldered it back on.

Are there any fuses for the e-brake? I didnt find any particular ones in the onboard glove box

I don't care about the e-brake and would eliminate the bulb, but I know it also displays low brake fluid which I would like to have for track use!

Any ideas?

 

maybe ur solder job was poor. u sure the solder isnt touching both connection? maybe u have cold joints.

 

mifesto - Yes, I thought the same. So, I cut the solder off , stripped the wire and then even added some swire, twisted it on and then attached it to the switch - as well as removed switch and directly on to e-brake and still nothing.

Something is happening as it dims, but doesnt go out completely. Baffling me so far!

 

honestly i havent touched that area since i havent had the reason to, but if i saw a 'dim' light i would first attack grounding issues. sory wish i can give u more suggestions... i'd have to study the shop book electronic diagram to see how the indictator is wired myself.

 

Yes, I was wondering if that wire wasnt grounding, per say to kill the display. Its a single wire which makes me wonder else it could need to work. If you do ever look into this, I'd love to know. Else, I may resort to removing the light and checking fluids after every event or inbetween events!

 

anyone else have any ideas?

 

if dropping the ebrake has some effect on the light then i would say that the ebrake circuit isn't the problem. Check the fluid switch and make sure it and the wiring to it are good. As far as i know those are the only two inputs for that light.

 

check your brake pads. That light can come on when the pads are getting to small.

 

Thanks guys, I will check the pads as well - I assumed thin pads will cause low fluids, so I checked fluids, not pads!