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    Hissing under the dash

    I seem to be hearing a hiss coming from under my dash, under the drivers side. Anyone else had this? I can't locate it because it only makes noise when driving and sticking my head down there at 35 doesn't seem like a great idea.

    Thinking maybe the E Brake release because it seems slow to release when it's cold. Anyone replace one of them?
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    2000 F150 XLT 6 inches of lift.
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    #2
    There are Snakes in motherfuckin wagon!!!!


    LOL, it's the parking brake release switch more than likely. It's a white plastic crescent shape on the steering column down by the firewall. Pull the hose that comes from the firewall and plug it. it should go away.
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      #3
      How do you release the parking brake then?
      2000 Grand Marquis LS
      2000 F150 XLT 6 inches of lift.
      1987 Bill Blass Mark VII - Sold
      1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park- SOLD. to a little old lady
      Mercury Owners Group member
      Save The Whales, Restore an Old Station Wagon!!

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        #4
        with the hand release... or you replace the switch! Or just bypass the switch and put vacuum on the vacuum motor, but the brake will release as soon as the motor is started.
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          #5
          There is no release handle. Guess I will unplug it to test and then replace it if it's bad.

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          2000 Grand Marquis LS
          2000 F150 XLT 6 inches of lift.
          1987 Bill Blass Mark VII - Sold
          1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park- SOLD. to a little old lady
          Mercury Owners Group member
          Save The Whales, Restore an Old Station Wagon!!

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            #6
            Theres a small lever under the dash, doesnt say what it is. That's your release. I remember that from my '84 GMQ.
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              #7
              Yea I remember now, not real convient location.

              I'll just replace it. Can't be too tough.

              Easier than that darn thermostat on my Honda.
              2000 Grand Marquis LS
              2000 F150 XLT 6 inches of lift.
              1987 Bill Blass Mark VII - Sold
              1985 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park- SOLD. to a little old lady
              Mercury Owners Group member
              Save The Whales, Restore an Old Station Wagon!!

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                #8
                the 91 is a push-on push-off E-brake. and it has the auto release... it scared me 1st time it did its thing.
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                  #9
                  I wonder if a later model brake release handle could be installed on the older cars that don't have that thing....
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                  I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    I wonder if a later model brake release handle could be installed on the older cars that don't have that thing....
                    Not possible with anything that just bolts on, its a way different looking setup. I'm sure its possible with a little weld or home made bracket. I have had a handle sitting around for a while waiting for me to find time to install it somehow.


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