Dimly light Brake light on dash
2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 115
Car: Ford Focus
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.8 TDCI 115
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.8 TDCI 115
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I have had my focus 04 plate from new. After about 18 months i noticed the brake light warning light (bottom right of dash) was glowling extremely dimly. It can only be seen in the dark and lasts for about 5 to 7 days.
I checked the brake pads and disks, nothing wrong. I checked the brake fluid level, right on the max. No signs of any leaks etc. So i took it back to the ford dealer who said they couldn't find nothing wrong, but they did replace the brake fluid reservour cap just incase. The light went out.
But this has happened now on 4 or 5 sepearte occasions, each time the same issue lasting aprox 5 to 7 days. Again there is nothing wrong with any of my brakes or fluids. The only thing that seems to be consistant is that it is raining heavly at the time the light comes on.
Like i said it does'nt glow brightly, you really have to look closely to see that it is lit.
It glows when the engine is running and also on the 2nd click of the key.
Any ideas please.
I checked the brake pads and disks, nothing wrong. I checked the brake fluid level, right on the max. No signs of any leaks etc. So i took it back to the ford dealer who said they couldn't find nothing wrong, but they did replace the brake fluid reservour cap just incase. The light went out.
But this has happened now on 4 or 5 sepearte occasions, each time the same issue lasting aprox 5 to 7 days. Again there is nothing wrong with any of my brakes or fluids. The only thing that seems to be consistant is that it is raining heavly at the time the light comes on.
Like i said it does'nt glow brightly, you really have to look closely to see that it is lit.
It glows when the engine is running and also on the 2nd click of the key.
Any ideas please.
Problem added: Oct 21, 2011 (12 years ago)
If as you say it only happens when it has been raining, it could be water getting into the electrics or maybe one of the sensors.
Answered Oct 21, 2011 (12 years ago)
i have had a couple of focus issues with dash lights on or dimly lit for no reason,some of these turned out to be bad connections on back of dashboard,you need to remove instrument panel and clean off connections and printed circuit connections on back of clocks,failing that put a piece of black tape over the front of it lol
Answered Oct 21, 2011 (12 years ago)
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