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Old 03-16-2012, 12:17 AM
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2004 Expy Lights dim when brakes applied

My 2004 Expy just started having an issue with lights dimming when I apply the brakes. It is only for a quick second. Could that be a faulty
brake light switch?
 
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Old 03-16-2012, 10:30 AM
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Which lights are dimming, dash, parking, headlights, controls such as heater, etc.?
Does it happen when you're moving, sitting at idle, engine on, engine off?
We need more information.
 
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Old 03-16-2012, 01:03 PM
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all lights (Dash, headlights, control, radio). It started doing that last night while driving. Haven't had a chance today to check the volts at the battery when it is off and when it is running.
 
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If your battery tests good I would take a close look at each end of both battery cable. Check for corrosion and looseness.
 
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Thanks, Done that. All is clean and tight. Battery had 12.96v (not running)
and 14.29 (running). Just seems a little weird that it would happen only when applying the brakes. I will check and make sure there is no wires grounding out in the area by the brake switch.
I will see what happens to night when I drive home from work.
 
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