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My brake lights won't go off and I'm getting a message on the dashboard that has trackoff and a yellow antilock light

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Traction control, uses the abs system to limit wheel spin. So if the abs has a fault and there for disabled, the traction control also cannot operate. There seems to be a common fault with some abs units, related to cracked solder joints (dry joint) on two pins of the circuit board. This may or may not be your problem, but if your abs unit is Bosch and made in Philippines, it could be worth considering.
Here is a video with some very good information.
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Your car may be low on Brake fluid. Pop the hood and check the brake fluid reservoir. There is usually a line that shows how much fluid should be in the reservoir. It should be pretty full, so add fluid if needed. Perhaps you have some sort of brake fluid leak?

I would take a calculated guess that it is strictly a saftey factor (in an emergancy on the highway if your foot is on the brake you are less likely to be rear ended) and if this is indead true, than it is wired to the battery independant of your starter switch

If the brake lights are staying on even with your foot off the brake, it may be that the switch controlling the brake lights is broken. Beware; this can drain the battery, think in wire shortage.

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