My dash lit up like a Christmas tree yesterday. Hill Assist, ABS, and VDC lights are on and flashing AT Oil Temp. I thought maybe the battery is done, it hasn't been changed yet and had died before from leaving flashers on for 30 min. Replaced the battery. From what I have researched so far:
A bad brake light switch will cause ABS, VDC, and Hill Assist to come on. (replaced it)
Also because of the wiring in the Subaru, sometimes if the light bulb burns out, the same lights will come on, replaced it. (If you ask me, very dumb design)
I was trying to read for any codes, but nothing comes up.
The car drives just fine, and the transmission is shifting great in any mode, with no lag or hesitation.
I tried resetting the system. Afterward, it's good, no lights. I put the car in Drive and it's great! As soon as I spit on the brake, everything lights up again.
So this makes me suspect something with brakes. I haven't changed my brake pads yet and the car has 70K on it, but I never had this kind of issue with worn brakes! Could have Subaru Dealer given me a bad brake switch? (I guess)
So basically I am at a loss.
Any tip or direction would be greatly appreciated!!!
Oh, Subaru is all booked until mid-May for diagnostics, and they want $150 for it
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A bad brake light switch will cause ABS, VDC, and Hill Assist to come on. (replaced it)
Also because of the wiring in the Subaru, sometimes if the light bulb burns out, the same lights will come on, replaced it. (If you ask me, very dumb design)
I was trying to read for any codes, but nothing comes up.
The car drives just fine, and the transmission is shifting great in any mode, with no lag or hesitation.
I tried resetting the system. Afterward, it's good, no lights. I put the car in Drive and it's great! As soon as I spit on the brake, everything lights up again.
So this makes me suspect something with brakes. I haven't changed my brake pads yet and the car has 70K on it, but I never had this kind of issue with worn brakes! Could have Subaru Dealer given me a bad brake switch? (I guess)
So basically I am at a loss.
Any tip or direction would be greatly appreciated!!!
Oh, Subaru is all booked until mid-May for diagnostics, and they want $150 for it
