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Old 01-06-2009, 11:58 AM
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i have found both fuses for the (chmsl) but it says im suppose to have a relay for it in the under the hood fuse box. which in my case is not there at all, and when i look at the fuse box there is no female plugs in there to accept the relay. my 3rd brake light has not worked since i got it. any info on this issue?

second question: not sure if anyone has had this happen to them. BUT, sometimes when i go to shift after hitting the brakes and comming to a stop. my abs light and emergency light pop on for a couple seconds then go off as if nothing happened, and there is no codes at all. and sorry if i asked this question before because i cant remember for crap lately.
 
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figured out the first problem.
 
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The second problem/annoyance could be from a loose parking brake switch.
 
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where abouts it that located?
 
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Could the light also be caused from low fluid in the reservoir?
 
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ORIGINAL: Numba1Sean

where abouts it that located?
On the parking brake pedal assembly, next to your left foot when sitting in the driver seat.

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Could the light also be caused from low fluid in the reservoir?
Yes, it could. However, I would have a good look at the brake pads front and rear. Unless you have a brake fluid leak, which I am sure you would know, the only other reason for a low brake fluid level is worn pads. If you fill the reservoir now and then end up replacing the pads, you can over flow the reservoir. A low reservoir is a sign that pads are getting low given a sealed system.

It could also be a momentary loss of WSS (wheel speed sensor) signal which could be caused by a dirty reluctor ring in the front wheel bearing assemblies. But check the parking brake pedal and brake pads / fluid reservoir first.
 
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So how'd ya figure out the first problem?
 
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