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2013 CADILLAC ATS

2.5L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0422high severityBody

Brake Warning Lamp Circuit

on 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the brake warning lamp circuit. This includes the parking brake and low brake fluid indicators.

Symptoms

  • Brake warning light always on
  • Brake light does not illuminate with parking brake
  • No low-fluid warning capability

Common causes

  • Faulty brake fluid level switch
  • Parking brake switch failure
  • Cluster lamp fault
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check brake fluid level
  2. Test parking brake switch
  3. Test brake fluid level switch
  4. Check lamp circuit
  5. Inspect wiring

Repair notes

Check brake fluid level first. Replace faulty switch or repair wiring.

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