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What does it mean when my brake light and battery light came on at the same time?
The light is a warning light telling you that the alternator is not charging your battery sufficiently at low RPMs, and so your battery is discharging current. The light is a warning light telling you that the alternator is not charging your battery sufficiently at low RPMs, and so your battery is discharging current.
Can a bad alternator cause the brake light to come on?
The battery light will come on when the alternator stops charging correctly (13.5 -14.7 volts), plus on some models, the brake light will come on indicating that there is no change in voltage. For the issue you’ve described, I recommend replacing the alternator.
What 2 reasons would cause your brake system warning light to come on?
The most common reasons your brake light is on:
- The Parking Brake is engaged.
- Brake Fluid is low or leaking.
- Worn brake pads.
- The ABS System has failed.
- Brake lights burned out.
- Faulty sensors.
Why battery warning light comes on intermittently?
If the battery warning light turns of and off intermittently, most likely your alternator will fail soon. The alternator’s job is produce voltage and amperage to fill up the car’s battery and keep the vehicle running. The battery warning light will come on to alert you that the battery voltage is not correct.
What does the brake system warning light tell you?
When your car’s brake warning light comes on, it tells you something is wrong with the braking system; it can’t be put off or ignored until later—the price for doing so could very expensive and very dangerous.
Why did my brake and Battery Light Come on at same time?
Have the alternator checked and see if the battery cables are tight. Check the brake fluid and fill it if its low. If you need further assistance with your warning lights being on, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
When does the parking brake light come on?
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. Check the brake fluid and fill it if its low.
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 e brake light come on?
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. Check the brake fluid and fill it if its low.