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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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The brake light on my wifes 2002 se comes on periodically. Generally I notice it when I turn a corner and start to accellerate. It finally just goes off on its own. I believe it "dings" as well.

Any help is appreciated on what could be causing this. Thanks
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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The brake light on my wifes 2002 se comes on periodically. Generally I notice it when I turn a corner and start to accellerate. It finally just goes off on its own. I believe it "dings" as well.

Any help is appreciated on what could be causing this. Thanks
i would start by checking the fluid level in the master cylinder, it might be low enough that when it splashes on turns it sets the light
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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I'm in agreement with Toasty.. we've seen a few of these. When the brakes get near replacement the fluid level is a bit low or if there is a slight leak for any reason.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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if the low fliud is not the case... are there any other lights lit on the dashboasrd i.e. Service Engine/Stability ABS / Track Off???/
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