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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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hi,
i just wanted to know if you guys had a problem like this . for some reason my brake light is on . i checked the brake fluid and its there i just dont know how it happen so if any of you guys know how to fix it pls let me know . or what to check for.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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i just wanted to know if you guys had a problem like this . for some reason my brake light is on . i checked the brake fluid and its there i just dont know how it happen so if any of you guys know how to fix it pls let me know . or what to check for.
thanx
dee
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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i just wanted to know if you guys had a problem like this . for some reason my brake light is on . i checked the brake fluid and its there i just dont know how it happen so if any of you guys know how to fix it pls let me know . or what to check for.
thanx
dee
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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It's probably the brake fluid even though you checked it. It doesn't have to be that low for the light to come on. If the level is marginal you may see the light go on and off as you drive, turn, accelerate, brake etc. The usual cause for low fluid is worn pads.
If the level is actually at the full level and the light is still coming on, you can check to see if it's a defective level sensor by unplugging the connector at the reservoir. If the light then goes out the sensor is probably NG.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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i just wanted to know if you guys had a problem like this . for some reason my brake light is on . i checked the brake fluid and its there i just dont know how it happen so if any of you guys know how to fix it pls let me know . or what to check for.
thanx
dee
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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put the ebrake down
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlackWRX
put the ebrake down
Awesome... just awesome.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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thanx bud i will check that again .ya it does come on and off every time i give gas or turn
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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the ebrake is down i am going to check the fluid again
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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the ebrake is down i am going to check the fluid again
check the ebrake again while you're out there
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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ok i will thanx bud
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Brakes pads that are nearly worn out will also cause the brake light to come on.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Does it do it when you hit bumps? Also does the abs light come on too? I had a bad connector on the wheel speed sensor. Brake fluid was fine for me.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mcowger
Brakes pads that are nearly worn out will also cause the brake light to come on.
From what i understand, there is some kind of sensor for pedal distance, if the pedal travel is farther than normal, the brake light will turn on. Happened on my jeep, when the master cylinder seals blew, and I had to ride the pedals to the floor and the light came on.
Old Oct 25, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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its just when i hit bumps and no my abs light does not light



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