I have a 2001 IS300 with 48K miles. I have to take it for diagnostics since I have lots of lights ON in the dash .

1. Rear 'brake light out' indicator is ON . One of the bulbs was out and I replaced the bulb but the light is still on. I noticed that if in the morning, I start the car and don't depress the brake pedal at all before or during the start, the brake light is OFF but as soon as i depress the brake, it comes on and stays ON. What could it be?

2. Recently, the ABS, Brake and traction lights came ON . I checked the brake and transmission fluid and they are full. Only thing I see is the transmission fluid is a little dirty but that should be normal. I disconnected the -ve of battery just now and will connect in couple of hours to see if it resets.

My question is,

A. If I take the car to the dealer, is it still under warranty since the mileage is 48K?

B. Will they check / diagnose the car for free or for a charge. Is there anyone who has done the diagnostic from the dealer and know how much it will cost?


Thanks for reading and please share your thoughts

 

A. No, it is not under warranty. they have 3-5 year warranties and 100,000 miles. which ever comes first. I am in the same boat as you are as far as low mileage on an '01. I am at 53k myself

B. take it to an autozone or something and get the codes that are being produced by the computer. those will tell you what is wrong with the car. If you are a gear head, you can do it yourself or it might just be something simple.