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R50/53 Handbrake light won't turn off; sensor wire routing?

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Old May 14, 2022 | 03:20 PM
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Handbrake light won't turn off; sensor wire routing?

My dash light that tells you you didn't release the handbrake/parking brake is on all the time. I've checked the switch and it's working fine, and there are no other electrical issues, so I'm guessing I've got a ground fault in that wire. Wondering if anybody can tell me where that wire runs, and if there are any spots that might be more susceptible to abrasion?

Naturally, if anybody knows of something else that could cause this, I'd love to hear about it as well.
 
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Old May 15, 2022 | 06:01 AM
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If you're low on brake fluid it will also turn the light on. Might want to check that before digging into wiring.
 
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Old May 15, 2022 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mrbean
If you're low on brake fluid it will also turn the light on. Might want to check that before digging into wiring.
Or in other words, "read the manual", which I should have done. Fluid was a bit above the min line, but topping it off did the trick. Thanks for the clue.
 
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