Overhead brake light indicater is constantly on ?

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ej in NorCal
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Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PM
Location: Benicia, CA

Post by ej in NorCal »

I have searched and tried everything suggested to no avail.
I have cleaned contacts. Removed bulbs. Replaced bulbs.
I am completly stumped. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Erik Johnson
Tjn182
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Location: Charlotte, NC

Post by Tjn182 »

Erik,
Sometimes the wrong voltage bulbs will cause the light to come on -- I know in my car the brake light indicator used to come on every once in a while because I was using the incorrect bulb.
Otherwise you might have a slight voltage loss accross the lines somewhere - My car has a slight drop in power on my rear taillights causing the indicator to come on every time I turn on my rear lights.
Rich in Tupelo
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Location: Spring Hill, TN

Post by Rich in Tupelo »

My light was on and was resolved by removing the rear taillight bulbs, cleaning the services on the assemblies and the bulb holders and ensuring that good contact was being made after putting them all back in. I used my dremel to clean up the surface on the assemblies and holders. Good luck with it.

Rich
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