On mt ITR when I first start the car the brake light stays on. It eventually goes off after some driving time. Anyone have a clue as to what or why? Thanks in advance.

 

You are either low on brake fluid or the sensor on the brake fluid resevoir cap is dirty/needs to be replaced.

-Remove cap
-Add fluid as needed
-Clean cap off
-Put cap back on

If problem persists you may need a new resevoir cap.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by opie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You are either low on brake fluid or the sensor on the brake fluid resevoir cap is dirty/needs to be replaced.

-Remove cap
-Add fluid as needed
-Clean cap off
-Put cap back on

If problem persists you may need a new resevoir cap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

duh.

 

MINE DOES IT TOO. i had my car serviced by acura (i trust my locals) and i dont think your low on fluid. it has to be wiring.......i hope.

 

Mine did the same thing. The problem is most likely the floating piece attached to the cap (sensor).

Just take the cap off and lub up the shaft the sensor slides up/down on with brake fluid.

My light usually goes on in cold weather, but since I've done this it never came back. HTH

 

my car does that too!!! ever since i got it!

 

mine only does that during the winter time.. when its cold but eventually goes off once the motor is warmed up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integ22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mine did the same thing. The problem is most likely the floating piece attached to the cap (sensor).

Just take the cap off and lub up the shaft the sensor slides up/down on with brake fluid.

My light usually goes on in cold weather, but since I've done this it never came back. HTH

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This is what I did, but I just jiggled the floater and the brake light went off.

BUT...now my e-brake light won't even come on when the brake is applied.

 

my brake light was stuck on for a good while on my car, when i took my car in for maint. i told them about it and they said the sensor switch was faulty so they replaced it under warrenty. Just take it in, i think that is a well known problem for our cars

 

same here...only when its cold outside...but goes off after a couple miles of driving... "chicago winter" GRR

 

mines been doing the same the last few days since it's been cold... gonna check the fluid and jiggle the the sensor tonight

 

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fawk chicago winters

 

Funny...mine has yet to do that in any Chicago winter. I suggest checking your fluid and reservoir to be safe.