Why does my brake light keep come on when I accelerate?
You could overheat the brakes, damaging the brake fluid or wear down the lining on the brake shoes or pads accelerating wear and eventually requiring new brakes. Low brake fluid. When it gets low enough, the sensor will trigger the brake light to come on to let you know that the brake system needs to be inspected.
What happens if you press the gas and brake pedal at the same time?
In many instances of unintended acceleration, it was found that drivers stomped on both the brake and accelerator. With the override system, hitting the brake disables the throttle. NHTSA has called for all vehicle manufactures to begin equipping new vehicles with this technology.
Why do my headlights go dim when I step on the brake?
If your Brake lights are drawing ‘too much’ current, due to a short in the wiring conducting electricity to the chassis, then you may expereince this headlight dimming effect. If the Power Regulator is going flakey, and not regulating properly, it also could give the dimming of the headlights.
When do you press the brake pedal do the brake lights come on?
When you press the brake pedal the brake lights come on, they will require anything from 5 amps upwards depending on how many brake lights are on the vehicle. You must also factor in what else is on at the same time – heated rear window, heater fan, radiator cooling fan (if electric) CD player.
When do the headlights go back to normal?
Alternator replaced 1-2 years ago for different symptoms/issue. My problem is that the headlights dim or flash (pulse down to very very dim then back to full) when accelerating or decelerating. Pretty much only when in gear. They will go back to normal when I depress the clutch pedal (usually I think) or am coasting in neutral.
Why do the headlights draw so much power?
Headlights draw quite a bit of power in relation to the other lights, but not as much as the starter motor. Since you are not complaining about starting problems, I don’t think you have a battery or alternator problem. I think you need to be certain that there is a good connection between the engine block and the body of the car.