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Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Oldsmobile 98 Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement is $113 with $18 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1983 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.7L DieselService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$150.95Shop/Dealer Price$169.94 - $204.41
1983 Oldsmobile 98V6-4.1LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$138.03Shop/Dealer Price$158.81 - $198.60
1971 Oldsmobile 98V8-7.5LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$138.03Shop/Dealer Price$158.81 - $198.60
1982 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.0LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$138.03Shop/Dealer Price$158.79 - $198.56
1992 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$138.03Shop/Dealer Price$158.82 - $198.63
1980 Oldsmobile 98V8-5.7LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$138.03Shop/Dealer Price$158.81 - $198.60
1986 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$143.03Shop/Dealer Price$163.67 - $203.36
1993 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$143.03Shop/Dealer Price$164.04 - $204.02
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What is the Parking Brake Warning Switch all about?

Your vehicle has two braking systems onboard – the primary braking system is responsible for slowing down the car when you press the brake pedal, and the secondary braking system is designed to activate when you engage the emergency brake. Depending on the make and model you drive, your emergency brake might be activated via a handle between the two front seats, or it could be activated with a pedal under the dash (to the left of the brake pedal).

In both instances, activating the pedal or handle engages the emergency brake. This prevents your car from rolling if you park on a hill, and it takes the load off your transmission at the same time. When you engage the emergency brake, it activates a switch, which turns on a light in the dash warning you that the e-brake is on.

Over time (though rare), either the parking brake warning light switch or the bulb in the dash can fail. While your emergency brake will still work, it’s tough to tell when it’s engaged or not, particularly if you have the pedal-activated system.

Keep in mind:

  • Your parking brake warning light switch is not inspected during any maintenance or service.
  • The switch can fail due to many reasons, including electrical failure, wiring problems and more.

How it's done:

  • The hood release handle and dash panels are removed for access. The parking brake warning switch is disconnected.
  • The parking brake is pushed down and the defective parking brake warning switch is unbolted from the bracket.
  • The new parking brake warning switch is installed, connected, and then the brake is released.
  • The dash panels and the hood release handle are reinstalled.
  • The vehicle parking brake switch is checked for proper operation.

Our recommendation:

Your emergency brake is an important safety component on your vehicle. While not having a notification won’t impede your driving, you may unintentionally drive with the e-brake engaged, which will quickly wear out the brake. Have the switch and/or light serviced by one of our expert mechanics as soon as possible.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Warning Switch?

  • Dash light does not turn on when engaging the emergency brake
  • Dash light comes on intermittently when engaging the emergency brake
  • The dash light stays on while parking brake is not engaged

How important is this service?

We recommend having the switch problem diagnosed as soon as possible. While it won’t endanger you on the road or prevent you from driving, there is the potential to cause damage to the emergency brake system by driving with the system on.

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Carlos
16 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V8-5.7L - Brake System Flush - Bedford, Texas
Great guy went a above and beyond on my breaks of my 78 Oldsmobile a one customer service

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Breck
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Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Oil Pressure Light is on - Houston, Texas
The mobile mechanic came. I must say I am impressed! He found my house. He and I started talking. He said he owned two Ninety Eights previously. He was there to look at my Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. He had two Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Touring Sedans. The ones he owned were from the 1987-1990 era. He was describing the floor shifters and they had and how much he liked Ninety Eights, Touring Sedans, and the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS too. He talked about how a family member owned one and how he was fixing his. He talked in detail about the Touring Sedan and the things he loved. He asked me how long had I owned my Ninety Eight. I told him 2003. He told me how he become a mechanic and went to school for it and more. He got into the Ninety Eight and it would not start. He got out and disconnected the battery and rubbed the negative and positive battery terminals together. He reconnected them and the Ninety Eight started! The instrumentation then told him exactly what it was. There is a sensor at the bottom of the oil pan. He said by doing what he did with the terminals, it cleared the computer and reset it. We went underneath the car and he showed me the sensor. He said which one did you replace? I told him. He said you were on the right path. You know what you are doing. You need to replace this sensor and not the one you did. You can get the sensor and replace it because it is clear you know what you are doing and on the right path. He said you also need to replace your valve cover gaskets. They are leaking. I told him I will request him to come back and do that. I am not doing that even thought I can.

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21 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Oil Change - Los Angeles, California
Prompt. Professional. Knowledgeable and explained everything so I could understand. Will definitely use his services again.

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Joseph
33 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Car is not starting - McKinney, Texas
We have an old 1990 Oldsmobile that would not start. Joseph came out and found the problem quickly.

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