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Help with break light

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Old 01-09-2011, 04:57 AM
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So I just cleared my "breaklamp" light by changing some blown break light bulbs. Now the "break" light stays on. Even though my e-break is down. Anyone got an idea of what the problem might be. Suggestions greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 01-09-2011, 06:54 AM
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Check the fluid level and the sensor in the master cyl. Aslo be sure the e-brake is releasing all the way.

For anything further we'll have to know what year, model, ect you are working with.
 
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Old 01-09-2011, 08:46 PM
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Check for dirt or corrosion in ALL the bulb sockets back there.

That "brake-lamp" warning light works by comparing wattage among the different bulbs. Occasionally someone has to replace ALL the bulbs just so they match each other.
 
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Old 01-12-2011, 03:57 PM
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I filled the break fluid to max. So the sensor should be fine. And the break lamp light is off now from changing the bulbs. Thanks but I'm working with a 95 accord sedan sohc non-v. I checked the e break and it looks like it's realeasing all the way down onto the sensor. Might I have a bad sensor? It has been raining a lot in hawaii. But if you got anymore opinions I'm up for it. Btw thanks a lot guys
 
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Old 01-12-2011, 04:43 PM
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OK I re-read your first post & I was confused...

The brake-fluid reservoir has a float-switch in the cap. Also there's a fine mesh screen thing inside the reservoir. Sometimes the mesh screen gets warped & drags on the float. Check for that. Or unplug the wires from the brakefluid cap & see what it does. (Don't leave them unplugged; once you fix this you'll want that warning back working again.)
 
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