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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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So I installed the rear SPC camber arms, and had a full wheel alignment done on my car yesterday. I noticed the slip light flash once when I drove it home, but it went away. Now today I drove the car and the BRAKE (e-brake) light stayed on and the SLIP and VDC OFF. I shut the car on/off a few times, which didn't do anything.

I had the wheel alignment shop install the rear arms & alignment. Theyre closed today, but will be open tomorrow.

Anyone have an idea of what this could be?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Damaged one of the wheels speed sensors?
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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My buddy was thinking this same thing... I guess I gotta take it to the dealer tomorrow.

Thanks for the reply though
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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E brake light could be due to the fact there is more tension on the cables if you cambered your rears enough. You might need to have your e-brake adjusted.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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I've seen those lights on after a SPC install because the toe was out of spec and the tires were scrubbing.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:15 AM
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I did notice a lot of toe in on the rear wheels (pointing inward towards the center of the car). Perhaps this is it, and I really hope it is. The guy at the shop is trying to pass any blame off, telling me that RWD cars are supposed to have toe in, and the problem is something else, not the alignment. I know RWD cars should have some toe in, but if its causing me problems, I dont want it. I'm going there tomorrow morning before work to have him fix it.

This little install is becoming a PITA.

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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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I did notice a lot of toe in on the rear wheels (pointing inward towards the center of the car). Perhaps this is it, and I really hope it is. The guy at the shop is trying to pass any blame off, telling me that RWD cars are supposed to have toe in, and the problem is something else, not the alignment. I know RWD cars should have some toe in, but if its causing me problems, I dont want it. I'm going there tomorrow morning before work to have him fix it.

This little install is becoming a PITA.
What was your final toe setting in the rear?
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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I don't think its speed sensor. In this case ABS, rather than Brake light (or both) should be on. Brake lights only reports on Brake fluid and hand brake state.
Check brake fluid level and hand brake cables. Also, see whether the Brake light reacts in any way to hand brake (i.e. becomes more bright or dim, when hand brake is engaged).
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
What was your final toe setting in the rear?
I didn't ask for the printout, so I don't know.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Minda
I don't think its speed sensor. In this case ABS, rather than Brake light (or both) should be on. Brake lights only reports on Brake fluid and hand brake state.
Check brake fluid level and hand brake cables. Also, see whether the Brake light reacts in any way to hand brake (i.e. becomes more bright or dim, when hand brake is engaged).
Correct. When I had a damaged speed sensor, I had the ABS light instead of the Brake light.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Minda
I don't think its speed sensor. In this case ABS, rather than Brake light (or both) should be on. Brake lights only reports on Brake fluid and hand brake state.
Check brake fluid level and hand brake cables. Also, see whether the Brake light reacts in any way to hand brake (i.e. becomes more bright or dim, when hand brake is engaged).
Well as of now, the BRAKE light turns on when I start the car, and stays on. I haven't noticed any change when I engage/disengage it. I'll check on the brake fluid, but the e-brake cables should be fine...? I took the wheel off yesterday to check things out, and everything looked ok to me.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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You need to check the hand brake cable, not wire.
Due to change in wheel camber there may be more tension in cable, which fools the ECU, i.e. ECU may think that hand brake is engaged, while it is actually not.
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Guys........ it was the brake fluid.
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