idiot lights

[debi56]

the brake light in my sons car on the instrument panel stays on all the time. What causes this and how does he correct it. Thanks in advance

[golden_buns]

<!--QuoteBegin-debi56+Aug 20 2003, 10:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (debi56 @ Aug 20 2003, 10:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> the brake light in my sons car on the instrument panel stays on all the time. What causes this and how does he correct it. Thanks in advance [/b][/quote]
Most likely is just problems in the wiring, unless there's actually something seriously wrong with the brakes. Maybe they're too old.

Might be a bit expensive on labor cuz they'd have to disassemble the dashboard, so just leave it like that

[TyTea36]

try kicking it once or twice, thats how i fixed my playstation

[ren28]

You should probably get that checked out before anything insane happens. Maybe the fluid level in the reservior is slightly low but it could be something else. I'd check the user manual right away.

[537]

<!--QuoteBegin-debi56+Aug 20 2003, 10:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (debi56 @ Aug 20 2003, 10:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->the brake light in my sons car on the instrument panel stays on all the time.&nbsp; What causes this and how does he correct it.&nbsp; Thanks in advance[/b][/quote]
The absolute first thing I should check is the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir. Sometimes when there is not enough fluid in the system, it is apparent to the vehicle's ECU and will trigger a warning code. Are the brakes functioning well or is the car losing braking power? Make sure there is no leak in the brake master cylinder and/or hydraulic fluid lines. Your son will have to get under the car and verify that there is no brake fluid leak. If you have a driveway where your son usually parks you might be able to investige any red/light brown stains.

The problem might also lie in the emergency brake or its sensor. Does the emergency brake work well? Does it prevent the car from rolling down an incline? If it does, the issue may just be electrical. The sensor may need to be regrounded or rewired, or simply smacked a little with a screwdriver. It's difficult to diagnose minor electrical nuances such as these. If the vehicle is braking normally and your son has confidence in the braking system, you might want him to take it to an electrician. I would advise against working on anything electrical when it comes to sensors because one wrong move and you might short out all your electrical grounds. Good luck!

[mrazntre]

<!--QuoteBegin-537+Aug 21 2003, 05:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (537 @ Aug 21 2003, 05:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The absolute first thing I should check is the fluid level in the brake fluid resevoir. Sometimes when there is not enough fluid in the system, it is apparent to the vehicle's ECU and will trigger a warning code. Are the brakes functioning well or is the car losing braking power? Make sure there is no leak in the brake master cylinder and/or hydraulic fluid lines. Your son will have to get under the car and verify that there is no brake fluid leak. If you have a driveway where your son usually parks you might be able to investige any red/light brown stains.

The problem might also lie in the emergency brake or its sensor. Does the emergency brake work well? Does it prevent the car from rolling down an incline? If it does, the issue may just be electrical. The sensor may need to be regrounded or rewired, or simply smacked a little with a screwdriver. It's difficult to diagnose minor electrical nuances such as these. If the vehicle is braking normally and your son has confidence in the braking system, you might want him to take it to an electrician. I would advise against working on anything electrical when it comes to sensors because one wrong move and you might short out all your electrical grounds. Good luck! [/b][/quote]
if the brakes feel mushy, this is probably the culprit. most people don't know that when you run low on brake fluid, the BRAKE check engine light stays on. it's by design. it's most likely NOT the sensor .


just fill and rebleed your brakes. it should go away.