"brake" light stays on

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Old 03-26-2010, 08:27 PM
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"brake" light stays on

the brake light in the cluster (the one that goes on when you apply the e brake) comes on at random times while the e brake is fully released (not applied). Ive had the same problem on my previous car and it was that the brake fluid was low so i filled it and the light never came back on. Now in my TL i also checked my brake fluid when i saw the light on but the brake fluid is at the max and the light continues to come on and go off randomly every few days. any thoughts on what could be the cause? 2002 tl-s 64k

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Check the float sensor. Make sure it moves freely. Sometimes they get sticky and don't float properly.
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Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
Check the float sensor. Make sure it moves freely. Sometimes they get sticky and don't float properly.
is that the sensor on the cap of the brake reservoir?
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Originally Posted by Gil'sUA5
is that the sensor on the cap of the brake reservoir?
Yea, it's under the cap. It's like a white foam piece.
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or sometimes it happens to me when its really cold outside. but i usually just unscrew the cap and wiggle it around and it goes away.
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