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    Junior Member chuckstop00's Avatar
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    2000 Firebird Formula

    Dashboard brake light stopped working

    A couple of days ago, I noticed that I could not open the hatch with the
    car in neutral and running, but with the parking brake set, always used to.
    Then I also happened to notice that when I set the parking brake, the
    "brake" light on the dashboard doesn't light up like it used to. I recently
    had oil/filter change and passenger side cat done at dealer (cat was under
    warranty!). Any one ever had this happen? Any ideas? I will look for wires
    that are burnt or disconnected once it gets a little warmer outside, but
    if someone could let me know what to look for, it would be appreciated!

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    i f*****g hate rice adam0321's Avatar
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    1999 ws6 trans-am

    i have the exact same problem with my 99ta. I have no clue what is wrong. if you find out please let me know and I will do the same for you.

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    2001 trans am

    Theres a small clip/switch at the base of the ebrake handle. Its copper with a single wire connector to it. When the handle is up it allows the copper switch to seperate and activate the light. When its put down it pushes the copper pieces together to complete the circuit and turn the "Brake" light off.
    So try these,
    1. Make sure the connector is still on the switch pin at the base of the handle.
    2. Make sure the wire has continuity and hasnt been damaged .
    3. Check the switch and make sure the 2 copper pieces of the switch didnt brake.
    Good luck!

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    i f*****g hate rice adam0321's Avatar
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    1999 ws6 trans-am

    i was changing the shifter and thermostat today. I noticed the wire you are talking about. I pushed it in all the way and also had the batt discontecetd. one of those fixed the problem. thanks for the help

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