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Hond@ · 09-10-2007, 04:56 PM

hey guys, my brake lights don't turn off even when the car is off. Do you know what cause this? I know it's a shortage somewhere but where should i look? Please help me!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

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CRX Toad · 09-10-2007, 04:57 PM

You need to adjust it down by your brake pedal.

Hond@ · 09-10-2007, 05:00 PM

how would i do that??

Trakhor · 09-10-2007, 05:03 PM

the brake light switch is on a bracket such that when you depress the pedal it releases the switch, this action completes the circuit to turn on the lights.

there is also a plastic plug in the bracket that sometimes falls out and the switch is not depressed when the brake pedal is all the way up.

Hond@ · 09-10-2007, 05:06 PM

soo is there a screw or something i should adjust? sorry im not at my car right now.. Thanks for the help

Tyson · 09-10-2007, 05:54 PM

i have no idea why CRX TOAD is giving you BAD advice. forget what he's telling you.

you need to look for blue plastic bits on the floor under your pedals. i guarantee youll find em like this

its #13.

youll see a hole in the brake pedal now. fill that hole with another bumper from the junkyard or a makeshift bolt that fits in its place. or this

Quote:

Originally Posted by shorte

What I use now:

Like $5 from AutoZone, 15 pack, instead of $2something each from Honda.

Trakhor · 09-10-2007, 06:03 PM

Is there not an adjustment on the brake light switch? If so I'm sure that's what the Toad was refering to

Tyson · 09-10-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trakhor

Is there not an adjustment on the brake light switch? If so I'm sure that's what the Toad was refering to

thats not the problem.

rbwdriven · 09-10-2007, 06:12 PM

that is not the problem it is the little bumper that they are talking about I have had to replace them on my rex and civic. Look at the brake pedal go upwards you will find the switch. The detent part of the switch is going through a hole in the brake pedal where the little rubber bumper sits. Replace rubber bumper and you are good to go.

88DXCRX · 09-10-2007, 06:15 PM

The switch is adjustable,
But if it was working before,
Chances are the rubber bumper has crumbled like Tyson described..

Before:

After:

Brian Hinson · 09-10-2007, 09:30 PM

I use a ten mil. bolt an nut. works great, never have to worry about it coming apart again

RCautoworks · 09-10-2007, 11:53 PM

Also to add because I have seen this happen, the switch itself gets stuck. So make sure its not stuck .

fireant · 09-11-2007, 05:57 AM

ANNND There is one on the clutch for 89+ cars, so one day when your car doesnt start, look in the floorboard first!

Scotland:EF3 · 09-11-2007, 08:52 AM

the part is like 3 bux at the honda dealership, i just did mine but your new one will be white in color not the dark blue

89efDUSTY · 09-11-2007, 09:01 AM

High % of chance it is the clip... I replaced mine with Electrical tape @ a washer

Hond@ · 09-11-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyson

i have no idea why CRX TOAD is giving you BAD advice. forget what he's telling you.

you need to look for blue plastic bits on the floor under your pedals. i guarantee youll find em like this

its #13.

youll see a hole in the brake pedal now. fill that hole with another bumper from the junkyard or a makeshift bolt that fits in its place. or this

holy shit bro.. i was wondering what those blue pieces on my carpet were from!! thanks man

Tyson · 09-11-2007, 07:01 PM

added to the FAQ under Suspension and Brake.

Street Racer X · 09-11-2007, 07:58 PM

sucks when that happens. I duct taped a quarter to my pedal where the plastic stopper fell out on my 240sx years ago and it stayed in place for a couple years. Ghetto but it worked.

Tyson · 09-12-2007, 12:14 AM

happened to my 88 last year.

happened to my friends 91 last week.

EF_RICE · 09-12-2007, 01:11 AM

just replaced one last year in auto tech class... and just replaced one in a buddys crx 2 days ago...

I CRX I · 09-12-2007, 06:09 AM

replaced mine about 4 months ago. officially mark, year number 16-19 for ef's is years of the mysterious "crayon" looking plastic apearing on everybody's carpet. for those who have the fortune of still having one in tach, replace now before your battery drains unsuspectedly.

88DXCRX · 09-12-2007, 02:23 PM

Very good Johnnie..
A 5/16" standard size will work also..

Some folks have "slammed" me for recommending a bolt
saying the impact of the hard object might damage the switch..

If you autocross or drive aggressively,
A softer material might be a better choice,
but the bolt suits me fine as I release the brakes gently and
don't ever "pop" my foot off of the pedal.

talkJDM · 09-30-2007, 08:20 PM

This just happened on my 97 EK Hatch ... I quickly diagnosed the problem as this, but I thought this was for only old chassis models (EF, DA, etc), but apperantly the EK Chassis uses the same thing still - why didnt honda change it? I dunno ... Anyways I was right, this was the problem ... I fixed it with a 10mm Bolt and Nut

Modified by talkJDM at 10:54 AM 10/1/2007

draperj09 · 10-19-2007, 09:23 AM

happened to me a couple months ago
there was a screw that busted on mine
so i put a bigger better badder one in place

WWDTrackRacer · 10-19-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyson

happened to my 88 last year.
happened to my friends 91 last week.

Happened to my 88 on the racetrack a year ago. Everyone following me thought I was a madman on the circuit....

09-10-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
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09-10-2007, 05:00 PM	#3
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09-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#4
Trakhor Torque Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Race City USA, NC, USA Posts: 858	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Hond@) the brake light switch is on a bracket such that when you depress the pedal it releases the switch, this action completes the circuit to turn on the lights. there is also a plastic plug in the bracket that sometimes falls out and the switch is not depressed when the brake pedal is all the way up. __________________ Press F1 for help Hondaworks http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif Some people say I'm not right in the head, but I know I'm not left in the head, what does that make me? I think your a poser, don't like it send me a PM

09-10-2007, 05:06 PM	#5
Hond@ Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 9duece5 Posts: 877	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Trakhor) soo is there a screw or something i should adjust? sorry im not at my car right now.. Thanks for the help __________________ ED9B16A

09-10-2007, 06:03 PM	#7
Trakhor Torque Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Race City USA, NC, USA Posts: 858	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Tyson) Is there not an adjustment on the brake light switch? If so I'm sure that's what the Toad was refering to __________________ Press F1 for help Hondaworks http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif Some people say I'm not right in the head, but I know I'm not left in the head, what does that make me? I think your a poser, don't like it send me a PM

09-10-2007, 06:12 PM	#9
rbwdriven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Woodstock, ga, usa Posts: 364	that is not the problem it is the little bumper that they are talking about I have had to replace them on my rex and civic. Look at the brake pedal go upwards you will find the switch. The detent part of the switch is going through a hole in the brake pedal where the little rubber bumper sits. Replace rubber bumper and you are good to go. __________________ time for a new build thread 89 civic si.

09-10-2007, 06:15 PM	#10
88DXCRX Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I told you to wait in the truck in Texas, United States Posts: 2,649	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Trakhor) The switch is adjustable, But if it was working before, Chances are the rubber bumper has crumbled like Tyson described.. Before: After: __________________ living that automotive dream

09-10-2007, 09:30 PM	#11
Brian Hinson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Whiteville, NC, USA Posts: 306	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Hond@) I use a ten mil. bolt an nut. works great, never have to worry about it coming apart again

09-10-2007, 11:53 PM	#12
RCautoworks Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,217	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Brian Hinson) Also to add because I have seen this happen, the switch itself gets stuck. So make sure its not stuck .

09-11-2007, 05:57 AM	#13
fireant Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,956	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (RCautoworks) ANNND There is one on the clutch for 89+ cars, so one day when your car doesnt start, look in the floorboard first! __________________ 2000 civic hatchback hypermiler 1991 CRX Si track toy 95 Ford Ranger 3.0 mule

09-11-2007, 08:52 AM	#14
Scotland:EF3 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Broke.status., ca, us Posts: 1,916	the part is like 3 bux at the honda dealership, i just did mine but your new one will be white in color not the dark blue __________________ FS:909 Garage salehttp://www.hondamarketplace.co...82433 HYpeR16VaLvE,CaliLuV,FourDoorWHORES

09-11-2007, 09:01 AM	#15
89efDUSTY Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 626, CA, United States Posts: 9,911	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Brian Hinson) High % of chance it is the clip... I replaced mine with Electrical tape @ a washer __________________ RIP CIAC MASSIVE PARTOUT!!!! 56k http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2656420

09-11-2007, 07:01 PM	#17
Tyson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: I am, Tyson, in 90504 Posts: 15,225	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Hond@) added to the FAQ under Suspension and Brake. __________________ Don't IM me your TECHNICAL question. Start a thread, I'll answer there. FS: Mugen CF-48 13x5.5 -38 Wheels NIB FS: 4040 Brake Proportioning Valves

09-11-2007, 07:58 PM	#18
Street Racer X Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: so cal Posts: 61	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Tyson) sucks when that happens. I duct taped a quarter to my pedal where the plastic stopper fell out on my 240sx years ago and it stayed in place for a couple years. Ghetto but it worked.

09-12-2007, 12:14 AM	#19
Tyson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: I am, Tyson, in 90504 Posts: 15,225	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (JohnnieChimpo) happened to my 88 last year. happened to my friends 91 last week. __________________ Don't IM me your TECHNICAL question. Start a thread, I'll answer there. FS: Mugen CF-48 13x5.5 -38 Wheels NIB FS: 4040 Brake Proportioning Valves

09-12-2007, 01:11 AM	#20
EF_RICE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kent, wa, usa Posts: 21	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (Tyson) just replaced one last year in auto tech class... and just replaced one in a buddys crx 2 days ago...

09-12-2007, 06:09 AM	#21
I CRX I Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,183	replaced mine about 4 months ago. officially mark, year number 16-19 for ef's is years of the mysterious "crayon" looking plastic apearing on everybody's carpet. for those who have the fortune of still having one in tach, replace now before your battery drains unsuspectedly. __________________ Vouches: aka kool people to deal with. Bought from - Craigp23usa, Crx Jimmy, dirtySOHC's, neophyte210 Sold to - JustAnotherRex, JDMRasta Knows his shit - Tomdata (ecu,tuning,etc.)

09-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#22
88DXCRX Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I told you to wait in the truck in Texas, United States Posts: 2,649	Re: Brake lights don't turn off (JohnnieChimpo) Very good Johnnie.. A 5/16" standard size will work also.. Some folks have "slammed" me for recommending a bolt saying the impact of the hard object might damage the switch.. If you autocross or drive aggressively, A softer material might be a better choice, but the bolt suits me fine as I release the brakes gently and don't ever "pop" my foot off of the pedal. __________________ living that automotive dream

09-30-2007, 08:20 PM	#23
talkJDM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL, United States Posts: 1,521	This just happened on my 97 EK Hatch ... I quickly diagnosed the problem as this, but I thought this was for only old chassis models (EF, DA, etc), but apperantly the EK Chassis uses the same thing still - why didnt honda change it? I dunno ... Anyways I was right, this was the problem ... I fixed it with a 10mm Bolt and Nut Modified by talkJDM at 10:54 AM 10/1/2007 __________________ GARAGE SALE: Click Here VISIT & JOIN: www.talkJDM.com

10-19-2007, 09:23 AM	#24
draperj09 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 528	Re: (talkJDM) happened to me a couple months ago there was a screw that busted on mine so i put a bigger better badder one in place __________________ $100 OBO Civic For Sale!

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