Why is my emergency brake light staying on?
Faulty Switch: One common reason for the Parking Brake light to stay on is a failing or failed switch. This can be checked easily by moving the handle to and fro after it is down. If the light turns off (or turns off and then back on), the switch is the most likely culprit and will need to be replaced.
Does the handbrake turn on the brake lights?
No. The brake lights are activated by a switch in the master cylinder. The emergency/parking brakes work by an independent system that doesn’t use the master cylinder. In most cars, a steel cable runs to your back brakes.
What does the brake warning light on a Subaru Legacy mean?
Your Subaru Legacy ‘s brake light indicator is there to let you know that there is an issue with the brake system. It is different than the anti-lock brake system, which gets its own ABS warning light. The brake light indicates that there is a problem with the physical braking system itself.
What to do if your Subaru Legacy is having trouble stopping?
If your Legacy is having trouble stopping, or noticeably leaking fluid, don’t drive it. Just have it towed to a mechanic. If you mess up fixing your engine, the vehicle does not move. If you mess up fixing the brakes, it doesn’t stop.
Why is my parking brake light flashing on my Outback?
Found codes were CO253 Actuator stroke excess, CO281 MID Stop condition and CO2332 at abnormal. My electronic brake was flashing on my 2011 Outback. I guess this is a known issue. My local dealer ended up replacing the park brake actuator under the extended warranty.
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.