Another Park Brake Problem

[OlJim]

2011 RT with 1500 miles. Went to the Eye Doctor yesterday and had to park on a slight incline. Since I ride a manual trans I normally just leave it in first gear and do not set the park brake but since it was on an incline I tried to no avail to set the park brake. When you push the rocker switch you get nothing, no sound or reaction. I've checked fuse and it is good. My question is, when the cable jumps off the front pulley. can you still hear the park brake motor? The windshield still operates so I assume the WPB module is working. All help appreciated.
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[garb55]

yes

 

[OlJim]

Park Brake

OK, thanks. Next question, anyone had a bad rocker switch? It still works in the frunk mode.

 

[HamburgerHelper]

OK, thanks. Next question, anyone had a bad rocker switch? It still works in the frunk mode.

If your windshield motor still works it could be the switch or more likely the socket the switch sets in could be loose.

 

[OlJim]

If your windshield motor still works it could be the switch or more likely the socket the switch sets in could be loose.

Finally got some time to check it out and you were absolutely right. The socket the switch plugs into was loose. It appears it is only held on from friction from the pins. Reseated switch and everything works just fine. Thanks for the help.

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that it was such an easy fix!

...Once you had an idea as to where to start looking! :thumbup:

 

[vintage]

Finally got some time to check it out and you were absolutely right. The socket the switch plugs into was loose. It appears it is only held on from friction from the pins. Reseated switch and everything works just fine. Thanks for the help.

Had the park brake stay on today also.... reseated the switch as suggested... now works fine! Thanks!!!