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Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:19 am

Yikes!, has it always been like that or is this recent? Does it go out when you unplug either or both connectors from the M/C switches?

Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:36 am

busdaddy wrote: Yikes!, has it always been like that or is this recent? Does it go out when you unplug either or both connectors from the M/C switches?

I honestly don't remember, though I think I would if it was always like that because it is pretty bright. I have only had it for a couple months. So I'm thinking that it just happened when I replaced both the M/C switches to fix my brake light problem (they had stopped working when replacing bulbs and one of the brake light housings).

I have not tried unplugging the connectors to check if it stays in yet.

Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:54 pm

sorry to jump on this one. what does it mean if the light goes off when engine is started, regardless of e brake set or not? wiring?

Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:47 am

Waves2day wrote: sorry to jump on this one. what does it mean if the light goes off when engine is started, regardless of e brake set or not? wiring?

what year bus? on like a 72, it doesnt indicate for the emergency brake, just for actual brake component failure. I don't know when they aded the e-brake warning feature.

if its 72, its correct that it goes out on startup.

Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:52 am

Well my bus doesn't even have a red light. It's just a damn hole in the dash. Anyone have a spare to sell?

Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:54 am

Sawsalesman wrote: Well my bus doesn't even have a red light. It's just a damn hole in the dash. Anyone have a spare to sell?
Your Euro bus never had one, just a rubber plug in the hole, you'll need the switches and associated wiring to add it.

Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:55 am

Good to know. I'll just have to find a nice plug for it. Thanks for the info. No brake booster either!