MY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON IN MY CAR. WHAT DOES THIS USUALLY MEAN? LOW BRAKE FLUID? 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE

properly called the 'alternator' Debra, there are two fuses.

Fuse Box Diagram Mazda Tribute (2001-2007)

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2006 - 2001-2004: The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal.

Mazda Tribute (2006) - fuse box diagram - Auto Genius

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Apr 30, 2017 - The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Mazda Tribute - fuse box - passenger ...

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The humming could be a result of low power steering fluid.

Possible causes
- Low transmission fluid level
- Dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve
- Torque converter clutch solenoid valve harness or connectors
- Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit is open or shorted
- Transmission internal mechanical problem

Usually the oil warning light means the engine oil pressure is low, or the sending unit has failed.

check fluid level in the master cylinder under the hood may be empty and need bled out entirely..meaning air is now in the system and needs removed..DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION!!!its too dangerous..if the car wont stop it can kill you..the brakes can be systematically bled out by someone who knows the setup or get the car towed to your mechanic and let them do it..use DOT-3 brakefluid only..available at most stores...also look for leaks anywhere by each wheel..may have other issues..broken lines, leaking wheel cylinders etc...repost findings please..

Even though your anit-lock brake system light comes on, dosen't mean your brakes will not work. All the ABS does, when applying the breaks, it compensates breaking power like pulsating your pads off and on the rotor in which without ABS your doing the same thing manually by pressing n releasing the brake pedal. And usually half the time it's a sensor that goes out and can be checked at your local autozone or auto parts store where they can plug into your car and will display a code that pertains to your ABS problem. Hope this helps.

You do not steam clean any engines from
1985 on, or you will have problems with water
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Brake fluid won't be low
As the pads wear & caliper piston moves out,
fluid level goes down,not an issue

The ABS light you should already know is a Vehicle
System Malfunction & we have had those or similar
lights on the dash of all vehilces for 30 years
So nothing new at all. Check for codes,diagnose &
have the ABS Braking System repaired

definitely not a fuse, the first thing to check would be the brake fluid level in the resivoir, look on the inside of the tires for fluid, which would obviously mean a leaking hose or caliper, you didnt mention the last time you changed the brake pads, could be time for new pads, if your not losing any fluid, the brake pedal does'nt feel unordinary, and there is'nt any grinding or squealing sounds i would'nt suspect a problem, maybe a bad brake light indicator, i know it can be nerve racking to see a warning light, but if no lose of fluid or noises, drive on

Check brake fluid level.  If fluid level is low, it can cause lights to flicker on and off while driving.

CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL FIRST.MAKE SURE ITS NOT LOW IF ALL IS GOOD YOU HAVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM LIKE DAMAGE PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY.