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Amber Dash light on for "tail light" malfunction?

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Old 04-26-10, 02:23 PM
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Default Amber Dash light on for "tail light" malfunction?

Hello,

So I took my 99GS4 to the dealer last week to have the front bumber scuffs repaired/repainted as part of the deal for me to buy the car.

Once I got it home that night, right after I turned the headlight on, this warning light came on and so first thing I did was go around the car and check for "unlit" bulbs,

Normal Beam (HID) - Check
Driving Lights - Check
Fog Lamps - Check
Front Side bumper Lamps - Check
Rear Parking Lamps - Check
Break Lamps (inside Car) - Check
Break Lamps (outside Car) - Check

Am I missing some lamps/bulbs that this indicator is telling me?
During daylight driving, the indicator is still there.

What gives?

Thanks
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have someone press the brake pedal, and look to see if all the lights are working on the center brake lights, ( the one inside your car behind the rear glass)
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Do you have a 3rd brake light on your rear dash? If so...remove and check the 5 bulbs...one might be out.

Also, check the dual filament bulbs (ie parking/brake lights)....and the license plate bulbs.
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^^^ Didnt know the license plate bulb had anything to do with that... Good advice...
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Originally Posted by Rich23
^^^ Didnt know the license plate bulb had anything to do with that... Good advice...
oohh, that could be it. I'll check tonight.

Thanks for the quick replies.
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No prob... lol, I just learnt that too...thanks PHML
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well, i must have overlooked the right side "inners" brake light it seems.

Having a hard time removing it atm..i thought they were all screw type (meaning, turn left and it will unlock) kinda deal, I guess i need more elbow grease.

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remove lining, two 10mm bolts, i leave mine finger torqued for ease of access. i also have pulled that bulb from dash. gl
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Originally Posted by PHML
....and the license plate bulbs.
Originally Posted by Rich23
^^^ Didnt know the license plate bulb had anything to do with that... Good advice...
didnt know this either....pete this true or u spreading rumors... lol
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Yea, I'm not sure about the License plate light triggering the warning. One of my LED lights went out and it didn't give me any warning. I just noticed it was out. I could be wrong though.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Yea, I'm not sure about the License plate light triggering the warning. One of my LED lights went out and it didn't give me any warning. I just noticed it was out. I could be wrong though.
one of mine was out and it didnt trigger mine....but now i have the plug pulled so i wouldnt notice it anyways
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