How do you install a brake pad switch?
Install the new stop pad
- Press down on the brake or clutch pedal (probably with your hand depending on how much room you have) to move the pedal away from the switch.
- Now push the pad into the opening then release the pedal.
- The new pad should snap into place.
Where is the brake switch on a Honda Accord?
The Brake/Stop Lights on my 2003 Honda Accord stays OFF when the brake pedal is depressed. 1) The 20A (Horn, Stop) fuse in the Fuse Box under the hood. This fuse is still good. 2) The Bulb at the Rear… The bulbs for the brake are still good. Since both bulb and fuse are okay, the next suspect is the Brake Switch which is on the Brake Pedal.
How can I tell if my brake light has failed on my Honda Accord?
If they are not, your brake light switch has failed. You can confirm this on both the automatic and manual versions of the Accord by shining a flashlight on the actuator arm on the back of the brake pedal that runs up to the brake switch. When you press on the brake pedal, the switch closes and the brake lights light up.
How do you change a brake light bulb?
Unplug the electrical plug from the ballast, and turn the brake light bulb counterclockwise. Pull the light out of the housing assembly to check the filament. If a new bulb is necessary, install it in reverse order of removal of the old one. Check the fuse for the brake lights. Open the fuse box panel underneath the steering wheel.
What to do if the brake switch does not click?
To confirm that the brake switch is not clicking, you might need to climb into the driver side foot well, locate the switch (it’s a small black box behind the brake pedal), and press the brake pedal. If it does not click, the switch has failed. Press on the brake pedal when you have installed the new bulb or new fuse.
How to troubleshoot a brake switch on a Honda Accord?
Troubleshooting the brake switch on the Accord is very simple, but you must have an assistant to help you. Check the brake light bulbs to make sure they are not blown. The filament inside the bulb should be intact. Remove the bulbs by opening the trunk and pulling off the inside cover.
Unplug the electrical plug from the ballast, and turn the brake light bulb counterclockwise. Pull the light out of the housing assembly to check the filament. If a new bulb is necessary, install it in reverse order of removal of the old one. Check the fuse for the brake lights. Open the fuse box panel underneath the steering wheel.
What to do when the brake switch fails?
When the brake switch fails, you also won’t be able to move the shifter out of “park” without using the shift lock release on the shifter boot. To confirm that the brake switch is not clicking, you might need to climb into the driver side foot well, locate the switch (it’s a small black box behind the brake pedal), and press the brake pedal.
Where is the fuse for the brake light?
Check the fuse for the brake lights. Open the fuse box panel underneath the steering wheel. Pull the cover down to remove it. Use the fuse diagram on the underside of the cover to locate the fuse for the brake light.