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What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

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Old Aug 9, 2021 | 06:43 PM
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Default What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

Car 96 Accord LX. My brake lights come on occasionally but the brake lights are working. What would cause this?
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 07:02 AM
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Default Re: What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

Do you mean the brake warning light on your dash comes on occasionally?

If so, it could be that your system has a slow leak or low pressure when you press the brakes. It could be an issue with the brake pressure sensor in the reservoir cap as well.

Check your brake fluid level and check for leaks.
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 07:39 PM
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Default Re: What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

No. I mean the rear brake light warning light that lets you know you have a brake light out. It comes on intermittently.
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 04:04 AM
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Default Re: What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

Originally Posted by Bird333
No. I mean the rear brake light warning light that lets you know you have a brake light out. It comes on intermittently.
Loose bulb or intermittent short in a bulb or the brake light wiring harness.
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 02:52 PM
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Default Re: What would make brake light come on but brake lights ok?

I found it to be a loose fit between the brake bulb and the socket in the bck light housing. Bulb was so old it had almost worn out the little lip that fits the groove, changed bulb, problem solved.
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