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Old 04-24-2016, 02:42 AM   #1
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Default dash BRAKE light weirdness, won't go off, solved

About a week ago I noticed my BRAKE light was glowing red all the time but not as bright as when the handle was lifted. In fact, when I lifted the handle it got normal bright. The BRAKE light has two functions: it lights when the handle is lifted, and it lights when the brake fluid reservoir is low. The normal operation is for the light to be on until the engine starts and then it should go out, provided the handle is down. I checked the function of the handle switch and the brake fluid reservoir switch according to the Toyota dealership manual. The e brake handle switch checked out ok. The float switch with the float down measured 7 Ohms instead of infinity or no continuity. With the float up, it was about 100 Ohms instead of about 0 Ohms resistance using a sensitive needle Ohm meter. I suspect the float switch has gone bad since when I unplug it the BRAKE light goes out which simulates the normal open condition when there is enough fluid. Jumping the harness side of the plug made the light come on normal bright. A new res cover for a 86-92 Supra or 91-95 MR2 is ~$91. Part number 84460-12070. I hope eBay Mike in KY has a used one. For now its unplugged. A whole new master cylinder with the cap for a ABS brake system is ~$200.

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