Dash Issue

Zikben · 12-07-2010, 10:50 PM

I did a search and could not find any information on this.

I have had my 09 370 for about 2 months now. I picked it up very slightly used and absolutely love it so far. However, recently while quickly accelerating my e-brake indicator light will come on until I level out the acceleration. There is no change of feel in the car that makes me think the e-brake is in any way engaged.

Any ideas on what is causing this?

ProfessorDave · 12-07-2010, 11:09 PM

My guess is an adjustment to the cable. Any play in the handle? These brakes have an old school adjustment wheel for the e-brake. Not hard to adjust.

Where in CT are you located? Grew up in the Danbury area...

Zikben · 12-07-2010, 11:25 PM

I grew up around danbury also, live up in manchester now.

ProfessorDave · 12-07-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zikben

I grew up around danbury also, live up in manchester now.

Who is your nearest dealer? Did you buy from them? I'm assuming your Z is still under warranty so you should be all set getting it checked out.

I hope no one was doing e-brake turns with your Z

joseZhartford · 12-07-2010, 11:35 PM

hey nice to see people with z from hartford area ..

joseZhartford · 12-07-2010, 11:36 PM

that is why u always buy new u never know what the previous owner did with the car, there is a reason why they get rid of it so quick, but hey i believe u still under the warranty get it checked

CBRich · 12-08-2010, 05:12 PM

By e-brake light you mean the standard red brake light correct? If so low fluid will set it off. And accelerating could slosh the fluid just below the min causing the light. Give it a check.

12-07-2010, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zikben Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 15	Dash Issue I did a search and could not find any information on this. I have had my 09 370 for about 2 months now. I picked it up very slightly used and absolutely love it so far. However, recently while quickly accelerating my e-brake indicator light will come on until I level out the acceleration. There is no change of feel in the car that makes me think the e-brake is in any way engaged. Any ideas on what is causing this?

12-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	My guess is an adjustment to the cable. Any play in the handle? These brakes have an old school adjustment wheel for the e-brake. Not hard to adjust. Where in CT are you located? Grew up in the Danbury area... __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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Zikben Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 15	I grew up around danbury also, live up in manchester now.

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joseZhartford Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: E hartford, connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 122 Drives: 2010 370z base coupe Rep Power: 16	that is why u always buy new u never know what the previous owner did with the car, there is a reason why they get rid of it so quick, but hey i believe u still under the warranty get it checked

12-08-2010, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	By e-brake light you mean the standard red brake light correct? If so low fluid will set it off. And accelerating could slosh the fluid just below the min causing the light. Give it a check.