Why is my brake light on Honda Prelude?
Bad Switch: One common reason for the Parking Brake light to stay on is a failing or failed switch. This can be checked easily by jiggling the handle after it is down. If the light turns off (or turns off and then back on), the switch is the most likely culprit and will need to be replaced.
Why is there a light on my dash that says brake?
When your brake light comes on, your car is letting you know that either your vehicle is low on brake fluid, the emergency brake is activated, there’s trouble within the ABS unit, or there’s a problem with the sensors.
What does brake light mean on Honda?
Brake Warning Lights Brake System – When you see this light, it means there is something wrong with your brakes. Either the brake fluid is low or the antilock brake system could be malfunctioning. Traction Control/ESP – This light means your vehicle’s electronic stability system is being utilized.
What do the brake warning lights on my dashboard mean?
These lights indicate different possible issues within your braking system. All vehicles are different, which means the brake warning indicator could be different on your vehicle than these. Refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual to be certain which light pertains to your specific vehicle.
What should I do if my brake warning light comes on?
If the brake warning light comes on and stays on when you start your vehicle, do not begin to drive it. Turn your car off and inspect the possible causes of the issue (we will get to those soon).
What happens if the brake light does not turn on?
Again, it is important that you do not continue driving and ignore the brake light, this can cause more damage to the braking system and be very dangerous. *Pro Tip: when you first turn on your vehicle, all the lights on the dashboard should illuminate. If you see one or more do not turn on, you may have a problem with the specific indicator.