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Old 06-19-2006, 02:05 PM
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Default Check Brake Lights is on but my brake lights are fine.

Topic. I have a 92 bonneville sse. Any help is appreciated.
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Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. It'* likely low. Top it off with DOT3 fluid.

Then, inspect the entire braking system to determine where/why the fluid level decreased.
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Originally Posted by vital49
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder. It'* likely low. Top it off with DOT3 fluid.

Then, inspect the entire braking system to determine where/why the fluid level decreased.
X2. What he said. ^^

Let us know what you find.
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And if thats not the problem , Sometime the Emergency Brake pedal is a bit sloppy and can hang a tad to low and trip the brake light on. Lift up on it with your foot and see if it goes out.
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Holy crap thats too funny you posted this...exact thing on my 95' SSEi. I've been banging on the rear lights thinking it was a short or something :P I'm going to check the brake fluid...thanx fellas.
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Don't underestimate this. Most of the time it'* an early indication of Master Cylinder failure. Be VERY careful and don't ignore this.
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Are you guys talking about the light indicating that light bulbs are burnt out in the rear of the car? If so check the license plate bulbs also.
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Good question Ted. Are we talking about the LAMP MONITOR on the DIC (driver information center), or a Dummy Light that says BRAKE?
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"Lamp monitor" I couldn't remember that last night. Thanks Will
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Default Re: Check Brake Lights is on but my brake lights are fine.

Originally Posted by Vaughan221
92 bonneville sse.
my guess is that he'* talking about the lamp monitor.


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