The manual says that it is the Brake Warning Lamp. I think that its
original
purpose is to entertain you when your brakes fail. I know that when I
push
mine it lights up. I don't know the purpose of the red lens. I think
that
green for go would be the proper lens. If your brakes fail, you won't
be
stopping.
On a serious note (B flat), The switch is to test your braking systesm
before
you go out in your car. If it lights up during test, your brakes are
supposed to be working. How this switch knows, I don't know. I'll be
reading my Bentley Manual tonight to verify how much of what I shared is
a
lie.
If you're looking to test it, find a big hill, drive down it and then
test
the switch. If it doesn't work, your brakes probaly won't either.
72 Midget - Just about roadworthy
68 GT - Switch is only thing left intact right now.
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From: PLM97@aol.com on Tue, May 20, 1997 3:35 PM
Subject: Midget dash switch
To: mgs@autox.team.net
John wrote:
> I have a question for ya, you know that switch on your dash, that's right
above
> your steering column ? What is it for ?
According to my owner's manual it's "the brake failure warning lamp and
test
push switch. To test the warning lamp and circuit press the switch
below the
lamp. If the bulb is functioning the light will glow and will go out as
the
switch is released. To test the hydraulic system, apply normal foot
pressure
to the brake pedal. The light will remain off if the hydraulic system
is
functioning satisfactorily. Check the bulb and system frequently."
Of course I don't know if mine functions yet.
Pennie - 74 Midget
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