Brake light problems
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Laughing Gas
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From: Near Shenandoah Valley
Brake light problems
‘95 4 Door A/T (145,XXX). NOT well kept before I got it.
Went for annual safety inspection and rejected;
Brake light stays on in dash, sometimes the ABS light stays on with it.
Center third brake light out. When I pulled it apart the socket looked bad, corrosion and or heat. Spliced in a new socket and the center light does not work but the 2 side cargo lights come on when depressing the brake pedal.
when using the dome light/cargo light switch only one side cargo light comes on, not both.
I will check out the brake pedal wiring and bleed brakes, they do feel a little weird, and then check for chafed wiring.
Truck has not been parked near any cemeterys for a awhile, sure acts like it though.
Truck was rejected for third Brake light out
Dash brake light staying on/ABS on intermittent
I cannot take the bulb out of the dash, it must lite up with key on before start.
I appreciate all comments, Thanks!
Reading some about the brake light problem, should I be checking the proportional valve?
Wire is connected and Em Brake.
Went for annual safety inspection and rejected;
Brake light stays on in dash, sometimes the ABS light stays on with it.
Center third brake light out. When I pulled it apart the socket looked bad, corrosion and or heat. Spliced in a new socket and the center light does not work but the 2 side cargo lights come on when depressing the brake pedal.
when using the dome light/cargo light switch only one side cargo light comes on, not both.
I will check out the brake pedal wiring and bleed brakes, they do feel a little weird, and then check for chafed wiring.
Truck has not been parked near any cemeterys for a awhile, sure acts like it though.
Truck was rejected for third Brake light out
Dash brake light staying on/ABS on intermittent
I cannot take the bulb out of the dash, it must lite up with key on before start.
I appreciate all comments, Thanks!
Reading some about the brake light problem, should I be checking the proportional valve?
Wire is connected and Em Brake.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Near Shenandoah Valley
Thanks for taking the time to help. The brake pedal was kinda spongy. I just bled the brakes, all 4 wheels, starting at the passenger rear and working furthest to closest and then the proportional valve and then the wheels again with a power bleeder.
Pedal feels much, much better. All pads and shoes are less than 10K, maybe 2 oil changes. I change 3-5K depending on whether she has been working hard or not.
Started her up, pedal felt good and brake light stayed on from start till I cut her off. The RABS light came on at start, then off then back on and stayed on.
I just this this week put new tires all the way around getting it ready for the inspection. No noticeable wobble.
I went through that cycle twice then shut her down and disconnected both negative cables.
I may return tomorrow afternoon but have not decided whether or not to threaten it.
Pedal feels much, much better. All pads and shoes are less than 10K, maybe 2 oil changes. I change 3-5K depending on whether she has been working hard or not.
Started her up, pedal felt good and brake light stayed on from start till I cut her off. The RABS light came on at start, then off then back on and stayed on.
I just this this week put new tires all the way around getting it ready for the inspection. No noticeable wobble.
I went through that cycle twice then shut her down and disconnected both negative cables.
I may return tomorrow afternoon but have not decided whether or not to threaten it.
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my 94.5 f350 cc 4x4 [96 motor] has an ongoing problem with brake light coming on at stop lights occasionally. I replaced the front pads as they were very worn and scarred up the rotors. I have a set of fresh turned rotors ready to put on but just haven't got to it. I am assuming the bad rotors are causing the light as the brakes work well.
A faulty abs sensor on one wheel can cause the light to come on. Or it could be wiring to the sensors. Two up front and one in back i think. Just had to replace one on my 96 ranger 4x4.
When a axle nut comes loose or bearings fail, things move around on the spindle taking out the abs sensors. That's why i mentioned loose wheels.
A faulty abs sensor on one wheel can cause the light to come on. Or it could be wiring to the sensors. Two up front and one in back i think. Just had to replace one on my 96 ranger 4x4.
When a axle nut comes loose or bearings fail, things move around on the spindle taking out the abs sensors. That's why i mentioned loose wheels.
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From: Bahstun
there is no front ABS sensor, only VSS in rear diff on top of pumpkin
test RABS with this
https://www.brakebleeder.com/diagnos...les-rwal-rabs/
test RABS with this
https://www.brakebleeder.com/diagnos...les-rwal-rabs/
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