2002 Mazda Protege Brake Light Stays On

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ME12
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Hello. I have a 2002 Mazda Protege5. The emergency break light on the dash comes on at random times while I'm driving and then turns off randomly. Some times it stays on for a long time and other times it's just for a couple of seconds. This happens even if I've not touched the breaks.

Any suggestions?
May 27, 2006 at 6:28 AM
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LOSONE
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Take the plastic off the emergency brake area, Look for the switch. It could be dirty or loose. It will be easy to tell when you find it by tinkering with it. Good Luck
May 27, 2006 at 9:06 AM
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COSMO
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HAve it checked out by your dealer. It is most likely a rear speed sensor failer.

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May 27, 2006 at 10:22 AM
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LOSONE
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Cosmo is right. It not a common failure but it does happen. If you sense an odd transmission shift don't wait, go to the dealer. It is a small price to pay to preclude a major failure.

losone
May 28, 2006 at 1:41 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the parking brake switch under the console for dirt or looseness. Have a dealer check for a rear speed sensor failure, especially if shifting feels odd.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Mazda Protege5 owner reported the dash emergency brake light turning on and off at random while driving, even when the brakes were not used. One expert suggested inspecting the parking brake switch for dirt or looseness. A Mazda technician said a rear speed sensor failure is more likely and recommended a dealer inspection, particularly if transmission shifting feels unusual.

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