5000tq Brake Warning Light Still comes on sporadically

James at ringsperformance.com James at ringsperformance.com
Sat Apr 13 11:33:57 EDT 2002


> I am having some problems with my 5000tq. It recently had the Power
> Steering pump, hydraulic hoses, and bomb replaced. The bomb was replaced
> with a used one that when taken off of the car, was working.
> Here is my problem, while driving; the brake warning light comes on
> sporadically. When the light comes on, I still have brake assist, and
> power steering. It does not seem to happen at any given time, not when
> turning, and not when stepping on the brakes.

Are you getting the brake PAD warning, or the brake SYSTEM warning? Check
the owner's manual pictogram to ensure you're fully describing the correct
problem.

cu, James Marriott
'84 4kq beater, 217k, for sale (BUY IT!)
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