Rear Light Failure Warning Light (1 Viewer)

[menancyandsam]

'05 LX470

When this light first came on I figured one of the rear bulbs burnt, so I took this opportunity to change all the rear lights to LED's.

But this warning light won't go away. BTW its the car "outline & light coming from the rear" icon.

When I turn the headlights on this warning light turns on & goes away when I turn the headlights off.
Also...
When I press the brake they turn on and will stay on even if I stop braking.

Is this because I went LED's?
How do I fix it?

Thanks for your help.

 

[caslim]

I have the same issue. I believe it is because of the LED's. They have different resistance in voltage I think.

 

[menancyandsam]

Thanks for the reply.
Hoping there was a fix. Guess I'll just have to get used to it.

 

[mpark525]

Are you still driving with the rear brake light failure warning light?

 

[menancyandsam]

Yep

 

[mpark525]

Yep

So i'm assuming no long term problems. I have the same problem, debating just ignoring it or trying to trouble shoot...

 

[menancyandsam]

Wish I can say I just ignore the light & don't even see it anymore. But it irks me every time when scanning the gauges.
No long term problems.

 

[tsquared93]

Funny enough. I had this same exact problem when I tried to put L.E.Ds in my 87 Accord. They wouldn't satisfy something and every time I started up I was alerted that I had a tail light out. It really bugged me to I switched to the cheapos. I am assuming that this is the same thing.

 

[Coupedncal]

My rear light failure warning light just came on. It only comes on when I put my transmission to Reverse. But my clear lens rear lights are working. I just parked in front of a shop and from the reflection in the glass, I could see both my reverse lights come on on either side of the license plate. Are there multiple bulbs inside the reverse light strand and could I have one of the bulbs fail?

 

[Coupedncal]

My rear light failure warning light just came on. It only comes on when I put my transmission to Reverse. But my clear lens rear lights are working. I just parked in front of a shop and from the reflection in the glass, I could see both my reverse lights come on on either side of the license plate. Are there multiple bulbs inside the reverse light strand and could I have one of the bulbs fail?

I have checked and my reverse light bulbs are not out. I am out of ideas what could be causing this light to come on. Any ideas?

 

[menancyandsam]

If there LED's, then the first time you step on the brakes the warning light will come on.
I fixed my with a strategically place electrician tape covering the icon.

 

[Coupedncal]

I should have clarified. I have standard exterior and interior lights. No LEDs.

I have checked and all my lights are working. This dash warning lamp even comes on with the headlight switch in the off position.