What does brake light and battery light mean?
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.
Why does my airbag light turn off after a crash?
The SRS system has a backup battery that steps in during a crash. This battery is charged by the main car battery. When the main battery discharges, the backup battery also discharges. This might cause the airbag light to appear. As you might have guessed, charging or replacing the battery solves this problem and the airbag light will turn off.
How do I reset the airbag light on my car?
Plug all the dash components correctly to reset the light. Sometimes, we need to do it when working on the electrical components in the dashboard. After putting everything back together, it’s necessary to reset the light too. It’s a really simple task and won’t take more than a couple of minutes.
What does an illuminated airbag light mean?
All the same, the most important thing to know is that, an illuminated airbag light indicates a problem in the SRS system. This means that airbags might not deploy in the event of an accident. Here are the common reasons that cause your airbag light to illuminate;
Why is my battery and brake light on?
Today i was driving and the Battery and the brake light came on at the same time. Even after shutting down the engine and restarting the light still remains on, what could be causing this ? I was driving mildly, shifting at 4500 in 2nd and 3rd gear as the boost kicked in. Any help would be appreciated.
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
Today i was driving and the Battery and the brake light came on at the same time. Even after shutting down the engine and restarting the light still remains on, what could be causing this ? I was driving mildly, shifting at 4500 in 2nd and 3rd gear as the boost kicked in. Any help would be appreciated.
What happens when the dashboard battery light comes on?
If the car’s dashboard battery light comes on, you might be able to make it home or to a service facility for a repair. The car will continue running as long as some juice is left in the battery, but if the charging system isn’t working or you have a bad alternator, your car’s engine will stop running once the battery is drained.
Where is the brake light on a Subaru?
Click to expand… 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.