Q: How do I fix the inner rear brake lights

asked by on October 08, 2016

I already replaced the rear side marker light bulbs, and the "outer" rear brake/tail light bulbs . There is still the alert light on the dashboard, only after the brake pedal is compressed. In my owners manual (2000 Camry), the indicator is labeled (i). All other lights are working perfectly, and all the fuses are intact and functioning. At this point I'm not sure what else I can look at or fix.

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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