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Old 12-24-2001, 07:29 AM
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I just spoke to the dealer and they said that this message that comes on in the dash info console is caused by a bad ground or socket. Note that this isn't the red E-brake light or the one with the paranthases around it. It's the actual message. All my brake bulbs seem to be on though. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
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Default might want to check all the brake light connections.

you never know....
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did you check all of the bulbs... even the ones on the 3rd brake light?
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Default Re: might want to check all the brake light connections.

yeah, all of the 3rd brake light bulbs seem to be good.. how do u check all the connections?
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push them in tightly.... and make sure there is no rust.
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Default Re: push them in tightly.... and make sure there is no rust.

I'm sorry, where are all of them located? I put my faith in you, fellow AWers!
Thank you. I would be lost without you all.
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Default have someone step on the brake for you... so you can see where all the lights are.

since i dont remember what year car you have... it makes it that much simpler... and just double check all connections to the light housings themselves..
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There have been quite a few of these lately...I wonder what's going on here.
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