What does it mean when my battery and brake light come on?
The battery light will come on when the event that the battery is no longer being charged. The ‘E’ brake (parking brake) light comes on when the fluid is low in the master cylinder or there is a pressure difference in the brake system. Have the alternator checked and see if the battery cables are tight.
What causes a car brake light and battery light to come on?
If the engine dies when the battery light comes on, there is a way to determine whether the problem is the battery or the alternator. If the car makes a clicking noise before turning over, the problem is most likely the battery. If there is no sound, a faulty alternator is most likely causing the battery light to come on.
What to do if your car brake light is not working?
If the terminals have any corrosive build-up, mix equal parts water and baking soda and paint the solution on the terminals to erode the debris. If this does not fix the problem, have the battery tested by a mechanic. If the battery is functioning properly, the most likely problem is the alternator.
What kind of car has brake and brake lights?
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Why is my brake and battery light on in my Nissan Altima?
Hi there, thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.com about your 2008 Nissan Altima. When the brake light and battery light both illuminate, it’s sometimes caused by an electrical relay or damage to a sensor which triggers an error code that triggers these lights.
When does the battery light and brake light come on at the same time?
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What kind of car has brake and battery warning lights?
Twice (2 months apart) the car has been running fine, parked and shut off the engine, returned to start it only to have the … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… I have a 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL with 165K on the odometer. Recently the brake and battery warning lights started to come on intermittently … read more
What to do if your brake light is on?
The best way to find the source of the issue, is to contact one of our mechanics and ask them if they can complete a battery light is on inspection. Hope this helps and best of luck.
Why does my brake light come on when I pull the E-Brake?
The brake light as I mentioned, is the brake light in the instrument cluster, which would typically come on when the e-brake is applied. If I pull the e-brake, it actually makes the brake light a bit brighter. The brake fluid is at the correct level. I’m going to pull the alternator and bring it in to have it tested.