Why is my brake light on when my emergency brake is off?
This light is the parking brake warning light. It illuminates to show that the parking brake or emergency brake is engaged and must be released before driving. If it remains lit after the parking brake is released or if it turns on and off intermittently while you’re driving, it means you need to add brake fluid.
What condition would most likely turn on the red brake warning light?
Brake Warning Lights The red (RBWL) lamp illuminates when there’s a hydraulic problem like a low brake fluid level or a loss of hydraulic pressure in one of the brake circuits. It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged or shorted to ground. It illuminates if the brake fluid level is low.
What to do if your Subaru Outback has a brake warning light?
If your Subaru Outback’s brake warning light is on, and you’ve checked the emergency brake, you’ll need to look for a leak in the lines, calipers, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, etc. Good luck diagnosing the issue. If there is anything that you would like to add, please leave a comment below.
What’s the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The warranty on the actuator motor for the parking brake was extended to 15 years / unlimited mileage in the 2010-2014 outbacks…. so if it’s something wrong with that, it’s covered. Click to expand… Thank you so much! Never would’ve found this. I’ll keep this in mind as it’s very likely.
Why is the parking brake light flashing on my Subaru?
Sure enough, the connection on the driver’s side was loose. The connection at the passenger side required depressing the tab to remove. Not so on the driver’s side; it pulled off easily and when pressed back on the tab did not lock it in place.
What is the code for a Subaru Outback mid stop?
Found codes were CO253 Actuator stroke excess, CO281 MID Stop condition and CO2332 at abnormal. Click to expand… Also, although my 2011 Outback was an automatic the dealer still covered it under the warranty.