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Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
08-24-2013, 08:11 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
I love this forum. Had this happen last night and pulled the horn/stop fuse. Saw the "blue crayon" tip in my floor.
However, this morning, replaced the fuse and lights were out. Got in the car, started it, but now it won't shift out of P. Sounds like the brake switch is bad.
However, this morning, replaced the fuse and lights were out. Got in the car, started it, but now it won't shift out of P. Sounds like the brake switch is bad.
Next, give the year and trim and we can get into testing where the issue is.....might want to start a new thread about the issue instead of doing it in this one.
08-26-2013, 06:14 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
You might want to re-check a few things. Number 1, the brake lights are off but when you press the pedal do they come on? Is the fuse fully seated? Get a flashlight and confirm if the "stopper" is there or not?
Next, give the year and trim and we can get into testing where the issue is.....might want to start a new thread about the issue instead of doing it in this one.
Next, give the year and trim and we can get into testing where the issue is.....might want to start a new thread about the issue instead of doing it in this one.
09-03-2013, 12:52 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
PLEASE HELP!
I have a similar situation in my 99 Si.. i have currently noticed while driving (only because my girlfriend called me and told me this) that my rear break lights tend to go on and off and im not even pressing the brakes???!! thats my first issue and the second is while car is off and in nuetral, all three rear break lights are on? it has drained my battery several times?
could this be a wiring issue or could it be a brake switch too?
PLEASE HELP!!!
I have a similar situation in my 99 Si.. i have currently noticed while driving (only because my girlfriend called me and told me this) that my rear break lights tend to go on and off and im not even pressing the brakes???!! thats my first issue and the second is while car is off and in nuetral, all three rear break lights are on? it has drained my battery several times?
could this be a wiring issue or could it be a brake switch too?
PLEASE HELP!!!
09-03-2013, 05:44 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
When your brake lights stay on when car is off that means that the pedal stopper that is between your brake pedal and brake switch is gone.
09-05-2013, 03:12 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
PLEASE HELP!
I have a similar situation in my 99 Si.. i have currently noticed while driving (only because my girlfriend called me and told me this) that my rear break lights tend to go on and off and im not even pressing the brakes???!! thats my first issue and the second is while car is off and in nuetral, all three rear break lights are on? it has drained my battery several times?
could this be a wiring issue or could it be a brake switch too?
PLEASE HELP!!!
I have a similar situation in my 99 Si.. i have currently noticed while driving (only because my girlfriend called me and told me this) that my rear break lights tend to go on and off and im not even pressing the brakes???!! thats my first issue and the second is while car is off and in nuetral, all three rear break lights are on? it has drained my battery several times?
could this be a wiring issue or could it be a brake switch too?
PLEASE HELP!!!
06-15-2014, 12:02 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
I just used plastic bolt/fastener from my old door panel, for quickfix repair. It's Sunday so I couldn't get the part at the Honda dealership.
06-21-2014, 06:46 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Wife came back home and said back lights didn't go off. Googled and found this thread. Found three pieces of broken plastics on the floor. I stuck a wooden scrabble tile from my son to turn the lights off for tonight. Will find fix tomorrow. Thank you all guys, and gals!
07-03-2014, 01:05 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Gotta love the Internet! (and this forum).
Sure enough, read all these posts, go back outside and look on the floorboard and there sits a broken brake light pointy thingy.
I replaced it with a bolt and lock nut and voila!
Thanks again everyone.
Sure enough, read all these posts, go back outside and look on the floorboard and there sits a broken brake light pointy thingy.
I replaced it with a bolt and lock nut and voila!
Thanks again everyone.
07-03-2014, 01:24 PM
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05-18-2015, 12:41 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
There is a pointy tab that comes into contact with the lever on the brake pedal, if you do not see it within close proximity (its supposed to be depressed in order to turn off the brake lights) it more than likely broke off. I've seen it happen in many Hondas.
Look at the switch itself, and attach something like a eraser tip or something to it and it'll work again, so long as the item is large enough to depress the button when your brake pedal is at its 'resting' position.
I did this to my boy's EG6, and its been 2yrs since, with no further brake light problem. Just a little 10minute/eraser tip fix lol.
Look at the switch itself, and attach something like a eraser tip or something to it and it'll work again, so long as the item is large enough to depress the button when your brake pedal is at its 'resting' position.
I did this to my boy's EG6, and its been 2yrs since, with no further brake light problem. Just a little 10minute/eraser tip fix lol.
I just super glued a small peace of pencil eraser...
So thanks alot.. saved me some time and headaches.
08-19-2015, 08:26 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
YEEEAY! just found this website due to having this problem crop up this very evening! I found the little crayon tip looking piece and the button that looks like an eraser was still there so I just slid a decorative glass pebble between the metal and the eraser button thing and I taped it on with electrical tape. LIGHTS OFF! YAY. I found where to look from the diagram someone posted which pointed me in the direction of where to look. So glad to find this lil honda site! I love my 1997 honda crv with all its 340,000 plus
miles and all!
10-24-2015, 07:54 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Fixed mine temporarily with a metal binder clip. Worked great!
Ordered a replacement pedal pad from Amazon.
I was ready to start pulling fuses, so this thread saved me a lot of time and headache. Thank you!
Ordered a replacement pedal pad from Amazon.
I was ready to start pulling fuses, so this thread saved me a lot of time and headache. Thank you!
04-13-2016, 11:20 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Thanks so much for this tip.I spent nearly half an hour trying to squeeze this part into a space it clearly didn't fit with the engine off. It took less than 10 seconds to snap in place with the engine idling.
And for anyone looking for an online link for this part, here's amazons:
04-16-2016, 01:47 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Then be prepared to check the brake light switch for adjustment issues (cruise control stops working)....or like another recent poster, had brakes locking up because the "rigged fix" for his was causing the brakes to drag and heat up to the point of locking up 
04-18-2016, 09:19 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
How the heck could a washer that's sole purpose is to depress a dip switch, inserted in place of the OEM rubber crap that constantly falls out, possibly cause someone's brakes to fail or their brake light to illuminate?
And what brake light switch illuminates when the brakes need adjustment? I have no clue what you're talking about and have a feeling you don't either... more ignorance being spread on the internet.. yay.
And what brake light switch illuminates when the brakes need adjustment? I have no clue what you're talking about and have a feeling you don't either... more ignorance being spread on the internet.. yay.
08-09-2016, 11:17 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Bronx,
I think you nailed it. While I was playing around last night i noticed a blue plastic pointy thing laying on the floor mat that looked like the tip of a crayon, not knowing what it was I just tossed it on the ground. ugghh. I will try to find something at home tonight to take it's place. I know I have a few #2 pencils laying around
THanks man!
I think you nailed it. While I was playing around last night i noticed a blue plastic pointy thing laying on the floor mat that looked like the tip of a crayon, not knowing what it was I just tossed it on the ground. ugghh. I will try to find something at home tonight to take it's place. I know I have a few #2 pencils laying around
THanks man!
08-14-2016, 06:59 AM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
To fix this on my '95 Accord, I used an M80x1.0 bolt + lock washer + nut in place of a plastic bumper. I know it'll NEVER wear out. I got the idea from YouTube, e.g.,
08-15-2016, 10:00 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
Thanks so much for this tip.I spent nearly half an hour trying to squeeze this part into a space it clearly didn't fit with the engine off. It took less than 10 seconds to snap in place with the engine idling.
And for anyone looking for an online link for this part, here's amazons:
Amazon.com: Dorman 74015 Brake Pedal Accelerator Stop: Automotive
And for anyone looking for an online link for this part, here's amazons:
Amazon.com: Dorman 74015 Brake Pedal Accelerator Stop: Automotive
They also have them at advacne auto parts. They are called bumper botls and its a pack that fits ALL cars that have this style brake switch... It has the one for Honda and Toyota basically ALL
Its like $4.99
Needa Parts Rubber Bumper Assortment - Universal Part No. 45393
08-17-2016, 02:00 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
You guys are a huge save! This happened to me a week ago and just by checking this forum, I knew what to do and it saved my husband from "guess"shooting to my relief. He just used a screw anchor.
07-31-2017, 06:12 PM
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Re: Rear light and brake lights stay on when car is off
An old thread but still VERY useful! I too found the 'crayon tip' on my floor just like everyone else did! Pretty easy fix using a nut and bolt as suggested. Kind of a pain trying to get to it upside down while pushing the brake pedal in though. My suggestion would be to have someone hold down the brake pedal for you while you do your fix.. A BIG thank you to all who have contributed and helped me with this fix!
P.S, Here was my broken 'crayon tip' I found on the floor ....
P.S, Here was my broken 'crayon tip' I found on the floor ....