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Old 04-28-2014, 12:24 PM
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brake light on

Hey all
I just found out that my brake light (side brake) came on on my tach. Is this a service warning light? I tried resetting the brake lights(found on forum) but it doesn't seem to go away. I dont know if this is a mechanical issue or just a sevice warning light. It seems to stay on while I'm driving even though my side brake is fully released. Any help is really appreciated! Thx!
 
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Old 04-28-2014, 12:28 PM
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you mean the e-brake (handbrake light)? could mean low brake fluid
 
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Old 04-28-2014, 12:39 PM
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yea, e-brake. sorry
When I engage the ebrake red light comes on but there's a constant yellow brake light on.
 
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Old 04-28-2014, 04:49 PM
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Check your fluid level. It could also be a brake sensor (wear) or a CBS (condition-based service) warning.
 
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Old 04-28-2014, 05:28 PM
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If you have gone through the reset procedure with no luck, then you have most likely tripped the sensor.
 
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