brake light always on

[Fenvy]

yah the brake light is always on, on my gauge cluster

I tried to step on the brake pedals hard, or tap it rapidly. Tried to pull the hand brake up and down a few times but it remains on. If I drive over a bump it might go away and eventually come back. I checked the brake fluid and the level is normal

what could be the problem?

[D1SR240]

hmm. you sure the brake fluid level was normal, double check it, and fill it till its full.

~swave

[Fenvy]

yep it's half way full but just in case I will fill it up to max with dot3

the power steering, however, was way below the min line, I am going to top it off when I get the car back (alarm install) but that should have nothing to do with the brake light right?

[Radian]

Does the brake light double as a low fluid warning light?

[Hijacker]

yes it does. which is why someone told him to double check his fluid level.

[1TuffRS]

My 240 does the same thing and Ive been told that it is because there is a sensor for the emergency brake that has gone bad. My brakes are rock solid and the fluid looks great, so I believe that it may be what your experiencing too. Im not sure what its called or the part number, but I just bought a FSM on ebay and can tell you better when it gets here

[SilviaS14KA24DE]

maybe your e-brake is messed up

[1TuffRS]

mine?? Mine is very nice and tight, it only takes a few clicks to keep the car from rolling.