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Question: What could it mean when my brake light on my dashboard is on?

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starboard, 2.7L V6, Chatham, MA, October 04, 2011, 15:18
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Just lit up yesterday and my emergency brake is off (down) and while driving, there doesn't seem to be any pulling concerning the brakes. Brake fluid level is fine too. Also, the calipers aren't hot. I can't figure it out and I didn't have an owner's manual included when I purchased the vehicle.
I would really appreciate some advice.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, October 04, 2011, 22:06
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    May be a faulty hand brake light switch or brake fluid level indicator switch. Hyundai as a car manufacturer put a lot of free technical information and workshop manuals on line for Hyundai owners. Check out www.hmaservice.com lots of great information.. If their information does not go back that far, there is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars.. The information is year make and model specific, covering repair procedures, torque specifications, fluid capacities and specifications, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online

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    chinasinoy October 05, 2011, 01:41
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    this article showing why the brake light on, may be help you.
    http://chinasinoy.com/service/the-reason-for-abs-and-brak...

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