If the battery light on your 1998 Ford Contour only comes on when you press the gas pedal, it may indicate a problem with the alternator or charging system. Pressing the gas pedal increases engine RPM, which should boost the alternator's output; if the light comes on during this time, it could suggest the alternator isn't generating enough power to charge the battery. Additionally, a loose or worn serpentine belt could be slipping under increased load, affecting the alternator's performance. It's advisable to have the charging system tested to diagnose and address the issue properly.
Put some brake fluid in the master cylinder.
You discount the negative cable from the battery and press the brake pedal for at least ten seconds.
To reset the light, turn your ignition to on, then press the gas pedal 3 times, then start the car. To reset the light, turn your ignition to on, then press the gas pedal 4 times then you will hear a beep, then start the car.
Turn the ignition set to on without starting the engine. Press the gas pedal three times in quick succession and watch for battery light to flash three times, when it does, it is reset.
possibly have a brake light out
take it to auto zone and ask them to check and then clear the codes or remove the positive battery cable and press the brake pedal for 30 seconds.
turn key to on. press gas pedal three times. turn off key. this resets light. turn key to on. press gas pedal three times. turn off key. this resets light.
Key on, engine off, press the gas pedal to the floor three times.Key on, engine off, press the gas pedal to the floor three times.
Key on, engine off. Press the gas pedal to the floor three times.Key on, engine off. Press the gas pedal to the floor three times.
A short in the Brake light circuit? Bad brake light switch?
sounds like bad break light switch. your break pedal has a switch that turns on your break lights when you press on your breaks and off when you take your foot off the pedal.
Turn the key on, engine off, press the gas pedal to the floor three times.Turn the key on, engine off, press the gas pedal to the floor three times.