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Old 11-22-2008, 01:56 AM
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Parking brake lamp does not go out..

I drive an '03 C230K and occasionally, the parking brake lamp on the cluster does not go out when parking brake is released. I have to pull the release lever several times before it goes away. Any similar issues? thanks

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I drive an '03 C230K and occasionally, the parking brake lamp does not go out when parking brake is released. I have to pull the release lever several times before it goes away. Any similar issues? thanks
The micro switch is sticking. Let me try & find a diagram for you. Needs a spray with switch cleaner.
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Parking Brake Switch Diagram

Here we go - See S12 in top LH corner diagram - clean & adjust this switch - also check to make sure cable is being released properly to rear.

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Glyn, thanks for your response .. this is new to me, but where is it exactly the diagram you sent me located in the car? Is this something I can do or have a mechanic do it? thanks again. Paul
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Paul -no problem - the mechanism in the diagram I sent you is directly above the foot operated parking brake pedal on the LHS of the drivers foot well - easy to do yourself. See pedal in diagram. Just look up under the dashboard on the LHS above the foot operated parking brake. - Ignore pic on RHS of diagram - that is under the back seat where the cable splits to the two rear wheels.

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