Brake Light Circuit Warning

[Ferret]

do you have a third brake light? Checked that too?
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Model year/month?
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If you've already cleaned up all your contacts etc, could be you need to crack open the LKM unit and solder it up!

[XPilot]

After replacing the brake light switch, changing all of the brake light bulbs, cleaning and testing the bulb holders, I still receive the warning intermittently. My question: is there a way to disable the brake warning circuit so I won't be annoyed by this warning light?

[shogun]

do you have a third brake light? Checked that too?
What country specification is your car?
Model year/month?
On my website below is a VIN decoder.
Plas add those data to your profile, helps us to help you.


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[XPilot]

Third brake light checked also - Is is possible that the NEW (replaced) brake switch is defective? This is the 2nd brake light switch replaced in this car since new.

[Adnan]

After replacing the brake light switch, changing all of the brake light bulbs, cleaning and testing the bulb holders, I still receive the warning intermittently. My question: is there a way to disable the brake warning circuit so I won't be annoyed by this warning light?

Hi,

Odd as it might sound, check the three bulbs for their resistance values. If there is a mismatch of any significance, the warning circuit can be set off. I have heard that certain brands of bulbs are problematic.

Did you get yours from the dealer?

Regards,
Adnan