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Old 03-16-2006, 07:10 AM
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Default Weird BRAKE warning light

This morning while driving my 36 1/2 week pregnant wife to work, some donut in a G35 coupe cut me off on the highway and after smacking my brake pedal and the ABS kicked in, I heard a 'ding' and then there was a red flashing "BRAKE" warning light from the instrument panel.

The ding sound only happened once and then the BRAKE warning light extinguished itself after about 10 seconds. I thought maybe the parking brake activated itself but the light on the switch itself was not on.

Any thoughts?
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Default I have found that certain actions in these cars

cause reactions to the tune of warning lights that come on once and then disappear. I wouldnt worry about it for now but the next time the car visits the dealer, see if it stored a code. BTW, here is a "premature" congratulations bimmer!!! Did that sound right? LOL
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Default Check the brake fluid level.

If it is too low, the braking force will move the fluid forward and it can trigger the fluid level sensor.
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That's about right greenie...3 1/2 more weeks and that 2nd Graco seat base goes in!
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Those boys are swimmin`!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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He's right.
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