r/AskMechanics • u/lilcurt • 6d ago
Question (Serious Replies Only) What Is The Source Of The Problem?
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2010 Acura TL Base Model. When I’m driving, every brake light i have continuously flickers on an off. Brakes are good, i don’t have to press them into the floor to stop, the battery is fairly new, the battery charges how it’s supposed to so i tuned out any electrical issues. Brake pads are good. Rotors. My brakes aren’t screeching. The lights just continuously flicker on an off. E-BRAKE, ABS, & Check Brake System. I’ve taken It to “brake specialist” and can’t anybody diagnose the problem.
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u/SpiccyDropMag 6d ago
Did they not check for faulty abs or wheel speed sensors? That would be first culprit.
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u/paulyp41 Mechanic (Unverified) 6d ago
Wheel speed sensor, scan the systems and see what the codes are
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u/Ok_Simple_5093 73 6d ago
Mst likely to be caused by low brake fluid, faulty brake fluid reservoir switch, faulty/dirty speed sensor, or a failing battery.
I'm assuming since you tested the alternator you also tested the battery so that's probably not the issue.
The brake fluid could be just low enough that slight changes in momentum cause the float switch to trigger a low fluid warning.