Automotive/Brake Dash Light

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Expert: Sean Halliday - 1/30/2008


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I have a 97 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The brake Light on the Dash is constantly on when I am driving. I have checked the brake fluid and it is fine and the parking brake is down. My guess is there is a switch that is frozen but where would it be? Thanks so much for looking at this problem.

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There are 2 brake lights,one for fluid level and one for park brake.Both have switches and the fluid switch/sensor is in the fluid container or on top of it.Possibly faulty and the park brake switch is on the mechanism.If you look at the park brake,you will see it at the end of the lever.Usually under the plastic cover.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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