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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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check engine with hand break light on (weak)

Hi,


2 days ago, my check engine light up, but I see the hand break light on, but very weak, i can see it in the night when I drive.


Somebody having the same problem or can tell me what the meaning of this. How to fix it too ?.


Oh yeah, I having a escape 2003 3.1.


Everytime a fix something on this truck, another problem come in, little thing but, I'm tired of this truck.


thanks.

 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Read the codes, there's no other way of determining why the computer turned on the check engine light.

As for the dim BRAKE light, that might one of several things, most likely completely separate from the CEL.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 10:44 PM
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code of check engine

thanks project. I knew it that I need a OBD for this truck.


But the light, surprise me.
 
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