Brake Light Flashing in Center of Dash

[audicarnut]

Everytime I use my brakes my car will beep at me and a picture of a light bulb with an X on it pops up. Also, when I have my lights on, the ABS and ECP dash lights come on and it beeps and flashes at me as well. I have replaced the brake light bulbs, the fuse and the brake light switch under the dash. All of the lights are working properly, but my car doesn't seem to think so. Whats wrong?

[99ebpsi24]

Mine was doing the same when I first bought my car. Come to find out the bulb was not making a solid connection with the socket that it fits in. Make sure that all the bulbs are seated in the socket firmly.

[audicarnut]

I don't know how else i could change that? I have messed with and changed that bulb several times.

[audicarnut]

Bump... Anybody know of any other possibilities?

[odhinnhrafn]

Look at the contact points on the bulb, and the socket. Sometimes, they get a little gunked up and cause a lack of continuity. I see it all the time in my work. If there's crap on the socket contact point, take a dental pick, and gently scrape it off until you see shiny metal.