Mine started a year ago or maybe longer once I figured
it out it is not a big concern for me. Although if
they are replacing your switch it makes me wonder of
course I have 78,000 miles on my 98 so I am out of
luck. I would not worry it makes the same noise as a
relay.
Brian
--- Art DiRamio <ADiRamio@opensolutions.com> wrote:
>
> You're correct, it is that switch. I'm not
> concerned about the minute noise
> when the pedal is returned (re-engages pedal after
> braking). I am more
> concerned about the click when I press the brake
> pedal and the switch
> disengages from the pedal arm.
> Does anyone with a similar truck have this issue
> (see sig)? Am I being
> overly sensitive? The dealer told me it may be
> normal, after telling me it
> was the shift interlock switch (which I thought the
> 2001s didn't have - I
> can shift without engaging the brake). Does the
> same switch do double duty?
> Brake light and shift interlock? They said they
> have other similar trucks
> which are much noisier.
> I could buy the fact that it was normal if it
> started day 1, but it just
> started Saturday (5000mi & 7 months old).
> They're going to replace the switch Thursday.
>
> Art DiRamio
> '01 Patriot Blue QC Sport+
> HD 4X4 4.7L 3.55
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Reimer [mailto:kwreimer@msn.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 6:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Brakes question
>
> I think what you hear is the brake stop light
> switch,which is connected to
> the brake pedal arm assembly. This makes a click
> because of the switch
> making contact.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Art DiRamio <ADiRamio@opensolutions.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 5:03 AM
> Subject: DML: Brakes question
>
>
> > I have a 2001 QC 4x4 with rear wheel ABS only with
> 5000 miles. Hopped in
> to
> > run some errands on Saturday and heard a dull
> clicking sound when I hit
> the
> > brakes. When I press the pedal, I hear the click.
> It sounds like a
> switch,
> > but it definitely sounds like it is coming from
> inside the cab.
> >
> > The brakes are all working fine (tested in an
> empty parking lot), ABS
> > included. The brake lights are working properly.
> >
> > I have an appointment at the dealer this
> afternoon, but wanted to hit the
> > DML first for ideas...
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Art DiRamio
> > '01 Patriot Blue QC Sport+
> > HD 4X4 4.7L 3.55
> >
> >
> >
>
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