Why is my 3rd brake light flashing?

Why is my 3rd brake light flashing?

I assume the top brake light is the mandated high level 3rd brake light on US cars. If it flashes and wasn’t designed to, then it means there is a bad connection somewhere, or an LED light is failing (LEDs aren’t supposed to fail internally, but they do, and they flicker).

Does third brake light have to work to pass MOT?

If your car has a centrally mounted third brake light (which it doesn’t legally need), it has to work. The basic rule is: if it’s there, it needs to function. Check the sidewalls for bulges and cracks, as these are not only MOT failures, but highly dangerous at any speed.

Do vehicles need a 3rd brake light?

There are two laws in the CA vehicle code (24011 and 24012) which require compliance to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 108 requires all vehicles built after 1993 to have a 3rd brake light. As mentioned, all cars 86 and up require a third brake light.

What does the brake warning light on a Toyota Camry mean?

We do not recommend driving with this light on at all. Doing so may lead to injury when the brakes fail. The brake warning light indicates that your Camry has detected that one of its major brake components has failed, typically detected through a loss of pressure.

What causes the brake light to turn on?

Some simple problems are at hand when the brake light remains on, but for the most part, they’re all easy to diagnose. Continue reading to find out what is causing the brake light to turn on. This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011).

What to do when your third brake light is not working?

When the lower lights do not come on and only the third-brake light works, the brake-light switch may be ruled out. Again try the emergency-flashers to check for wiring, socket and lamp problems. If the flashers work, check for blown fuses as a few vehicles use separate circuits for the lower and third brake lights.

When does the warning light turn off on a Toyota?

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. The indicator light flashes after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.

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