Can a brake light and Battery Light be the same?
Hello, thank you for writing in. The battery light and brake light often illuminate together when your alternator has failed. You can verify this easily by scanning for diagnostic codes. These are codes that pertain to the warning lights, and tell you why they have illuminated.
Is there a brake warning light on a BMW?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. This video shows and describes a common problem that occurs when a BMW battery voltage reaches a critical state. The ABS DSC Brake Warning Light and 4X4 warning light (if applicable) and on some BMW a loss of Time and Date can occur on a first start.
Can a parking brake light be activated by ABS?
Usually, the brake fluid level sensor and the parking brake are the only two items that can activate the BRAKE light. But, not all vehicles are the same, and some of the earliest ABS systems would trigger both lights simultaneously for any ABS fault.
When does the battery warning light come on?
If you see a warning light come on, you know that your car likely needs some kind of immediate attention, even if nothing appears to be malfunctioning fully yet. This light comes on when your alternator is not making electricity and the car is running off of battery power alone.
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
When does the battery light and brake light come on at the same time?
After driving my 1998 Nissan Sentra for about 1hour or more, once the car is turned off, it will not restart until engine has cooled down. I’ve already replace the starter, battery and ignition switch … read more
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. This video shows and describes a common problem that occurs when a BMW battery voltage reaches a critical state. The ABS DSC Brake Warning Light and 4X4 warning light (if applicable) and on some BMW a loss of Time and Date can occur on a first start.
What happens when your abs and brake light is on?
An illuminated ABS or BRAKE light is not only a minor annoyance but can affect resale and trade-in value, as well as raise a few eyebrows when it comes time to get the vehicle inspected. (State laws may vary) With a keen eye and a DIY approach, most ABS and brake system repairs can be done at home.