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False positive parking brake.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Faheygf87, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. Mar 10, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Faheygf87

    Faheygf87 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This has happened to me about half a dosen times in the past couple of months. Just driving along (hand brake not up) and the dash lights up like i just set the parking brake.

    Ive tried applying the brake at the next stop and puting it back down, but that doesnt shut it off.

    The only way to shut it off is to actually shut the ignition off and start it again.

    Any body else have this issue?
     
  2. Mar 10, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    ElTaconMadre

    ElTaconMadre Well-Known Member

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    Might not be related but maybe check your brake fluid level if it's happening under braking and acceleration. Not sure if Toyota uses similar identifiers but an Altima coupe I used to have lit the brake light in the cluster when fluid was low.
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    Faheygf87

    Faheygf87 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Interesting. The last time it happened i was pulling onto a 45mph road with someone approaching, ill check it in the morning.
     
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