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Got a sticking brake light switch (brake lights stay ON when car is off). I have not yet crawled under the dash to check it out. Anybody know if this is a common problem, and what's the likely cause? Will I likely need to clean it, or just replace it?
Thanks.
Jack
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Not sure the switch could be cleaned ?? Make sure the plunger is in and releasing when pedal pushed. Unplug switch connector as a quick diagnosis (and to save battery, or pull fuse)
i ran into the same problem on my 91 all 4th gen civics 88-91 have this problem and i'm not sure if other gens have it too.
the problem is not the switch ( it could be but unlikly) the problem i had was the plastic disk that pushes the switch cracked and fell out. so theres now a hole in the pedal where that plastic thing was. i just went to home depot and got a bolt and locknut. dont remimber the size though. installed it in the hole and never had a problem since.
...Unplug switch connector as a quick diagnosis (and to save battery, or pull fuse)
Doh! Why didn't I think of that?
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Originally Posted by gearbox
arent those switches cheap anyway? could just have gotten worn out.
I just didn't want to do it and find out that wasn't the problem.
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Originally Posted by DieMaster
i ran into the same problem on my 91 all 4th gen civics 88-91 have this problem and i'm not sure if other gens have it too.
the problem is not the switch ( it could be but unlikly) the problem i had was the plastic disk that pushes the switch cracked and fell out. so theres now a hole in the pedal where that plastic thing was. i just went to home depot and got a bolt and locknut. dont remimber the size though. installed it in the hole and never had a problem since.
Now, that may have saved me some time and money. That's the first thing I'll check, thanks.
the problem is not the switch ( it could be but unlikly) the problem i had was the plastic disk that pushes the switch cracked and fell out. so theres now a hole in the pedal where that plastic thing was. i just went to home depot and got a bolt and locknut. dont remimber the size though. installed it in the hole and never had a problem since.
And that is why I joined. Nice job, it's as if you were looking at the car. I even found bits of the disk on the floorboard.
i ran into the same problem on my 91 all 4th gen civics 88-91 have this problem and i'm not sure if other gens have it too.
the problem is not the switch ( it could be but unlikly) the problem i had was the plastic disk that pushes the switch cracked and fell out. so theres now a hole in the pedal where that plastic thing was. i just went to home depot and got a bolt and locknut. dont remimber the size though. installed it in the hole and never had a problem since.
This is a little tip to help those with this same problem. You can use one of the plastic door panel clips (holds the door panel to the door) Best of all it's something that you already own if you are having this problem.FREE!
This is a little tip to help those with this same problem. You can use one of the plastic door panel clips (holds the door panel to the door) Best of all it's something that you already own if you are having this problem.FREE!
Funny, that's exactly what I used, only I bought it rather than taking it from the door. I had to use a washer behind it.
Hey Jack,
I was gonna' help ya' w/that one, but they were all over you before I could get there. It IS a common problem.....and what is so funny is I used a push pin too.... Usually, unless you see the lights on...the battery might run down or get a little sluggish... happened to my wife's CRX.
Wow that's really good info my 97 Civic is having the same problem. Can you explain a little further how you made the fix using the door clip? I know what the switch looks like but I can't picture the broken piece that may be causing the problem.
I had same problem, but now after replacing the plastic clip into the brake pedal, when ever i push on brakes my dash lights up.... and when the headlights go on - my rear brake lights go on... WTF? i cleaned battery terminals & checked fuses. maybe a ground some where? it was all working fine (87 civic hatch Si) till the plastic disc disintergrated. Any help or ideas are appreciated - Thanks
Usually, unless you see the lights on...the battery might run down or get a little sluggish... happened to my wife's CRX.
