20 Most Recent 1997 Subaru Legacy - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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You have already changed the brake switch now pull upward on the brake pedal, towards yourself & the seat & see if the brake lights go out. If it does, the return spring is weak or broken.

However there are various reasons for the brake light to come on. As soon as your brake light has come on first check out your brake situation .Turn the engine off and open the hood. Check the brake fluid resevoir and if it is low you might want to have the system checked. To find the brake fluid reservoir (also called the "brake master cylinder"), look for a round black rubber cap about 2 to 4 inches in diameter that covers a plastic container. Imagine where your foot would be if it went all the way through the car toward the engine past your brake pedal. This is where you will almost always find the brake master cylinder.

Check the fine print on the rubber cap. It should say, "Use only DOT 4 (or 5 or 3) brake fluid."Remove the cap. If the cap is dusty or dirty, wipe it off with a rag so no dirt particles fall into the reservoir.

Check what kind of brake fluid your car requires. This is indicated on the rubber brake reservoir cap and in the owner's manual. DOT 5 is the highest grade available right now and can be used in any system. If your car requires DOT 4, do not use DOT 3 or a lower-grade fluid. DOT stands for Department of Transportation. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid up to the "full" line. If there is no "full" indicator, fill it to the top.

Put the cap back on and wipe up any spills. Turn the car on and the light should be off. If your problem persists or for a regular checkup it is suggested to take your car to the auto shop.

However if the check engine light comes on it means your vehicle's computer has determined that a component or system in your emission control system is not working properly.

When the light comes on, one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are stored in the engine control module. These DTCs remain even if the light goes out. To address a Check Engine Light problem, the DTCs are retrieved and the appropriate troubleshooting information is followed in order to determine the problem.

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