check panel fault

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bigkev
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Post Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:23 am

every time i start her up the check panel shows a fault with the tail /brake lights but after a few miles when i stop and start again it all goes out any ideas
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Post Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:14 am

The "Brake light" Check light is supposed to show when you start the car, it should go off when you press the brake peddle.
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Post Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:17 am

If a lamp failure LED comes on when the bulbs are all apparently OK, then there is either a slightly resistive contact to one of the bulbs, or you have a cheap, out of spec lamp fitted somewhere.