1997 Mazda 626 Brake Light Stays On

1997 MAZDA 626
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MOSLEH
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I have a Mazda 1997 626 2.5 V6, I’ve noticed recently that after I turn the engine on, the brake light keeps on, this light is located at the left almost the top corner in the screen behind the steering.

I took the car to the mechanic and after he investigated the issue he said that it’s because of the hand-brake, he did something but still the light keeps on when I turn the engine.

Any idea or suggestion about what the issue is and what should I do.

Thanks
May 20, 2006 at 4:33 PM
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SDALTON19
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check your brake fluid level make sure its full if not it may need it brake pads that light is also turned on by a sensor in the brake fluid resevoir so make sure its full if it is then you have something wrong with the emergency brake switch more than likely i hope this helps
May 25, 2006 at 4:39 PM

Suggested Repair

Check that the brake fluid reservoir is full, since a low-fluid sensor can keep the brake warning light on. If the fluid level is correct, inspect or replace the emergency brake switch.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Mazda 626 reports that the brake warning light stays on after the engine is started. A mechanic attributed it to the hand brake and worked on it, but the light remained on. The expert advises checking the brake fluid level because the reservoir sensor can trigger the light, and if the fluid is full, the emergency brake switch is the likely fault.

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