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charliekuney
09-14-2011, 11:27 PM
...you know, the red one that comes on when your parking brake is set? It will just randomly turn on, especially if I brake or corner hard. It turns off sometimes, usually when I go up a hill. Any ideas?
Bassmastry101
09-14-2011, 11:30 PM
Alternator?
Hauntd ca3
09-14-2011, 11:36 PM
handbrake switch is stuffed or brake fluid is down a bit.
they have a float switch in the master cylinder that puts the handbrake light on when the fluid drops to much
itzdave
09-15-2011, 04:30 AM
I'd say check the fluid level as well.
Christofur
09-15-2011, 10:15 AM
mine did this and i never knew about the brake fluid switch i always thought it was my e brake switch failing lol
2ndGenGuy
09-15-2011, 10:44 AM
Brake fluid is low, yes.
mykwikcoupe
09-15-2011, 08:40 PM
I would also say brake reservoir. but the ebrake circuit is completed when the handle is grounded. it may be making contact with other grounded objects, the wire may be loose on the handle as well. just a thought.
AccordB20A
09-15-2011, 09:34 PM
fluid level has to be it.
Dr_Snooz
09-16-2011, 08:54 PM
x57 on fluid level.
itzdave
09-16-2011, 09:34 PM
Alternator?

Explain...?
lostforawhile
09-18-2011, 08:05 AM
Alternator?

thats a totally different circuit
charliekuney
09-18-2011, 11:10 AM
It was just low on brake fluid, and damn did that make a difference. I feel stupid that I did not know this feature existed. Thanks, guys! But, I have another problem on my mind... (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76451)
2oodoor
09-19-2011, 05:15 AM
you mean the brake warning light on the door jamb light indicator panel?
or the other brake warning light that comes on when youre low on fluid...
charliekuney
09-22-2011, 08:53 PM
you mean the brake warning light on the door jamb light indicator panel?
or the other brake warning light that comes on when youre low on fluid...


...you know, the red one that comes on when your parking brake is set?
Bassmastry101
10-24-2011, 03:10 PM
Explain...?

Wow it had been a while since I've driven a Honda.

I've spent more time loving on my 4Runner than I have my Accords..For example, normally when the alternator on an older Toyota is not charging or the voltage regulator is taking a dump, the first indication from the system is the brake and battery lights. No check engine lights, just those two lights at the same time. Sometimes its constant, sometimes its every once in a while.