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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Default Brake lights not working

Before some smartass says use search function. I have and googles to no avail.
Brake lights don't work. Every other light works though.
Replaced bulbs.
Replaced fuse under hood.
Replaced brake light switch.

I just got it so no spoiler with third light so I'm not sure where the harness is located. Which may be the problem.

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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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Check if power is reaching the switch. The other wire of the switch should power up when you press the pedal. Does the horn work? It's on the same circuit.
 
Old Sep 19, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Ya I don't have access to volt meter. After market steering wheel so no horn. But let's says it's that. What to check for to fix that?
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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When you have an electrical problem, you need a voltmeter to check it out. No one can see electricity.
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mk378
When you have an electrical problem, you need a voltmeter to check it out. No one can see electricity.
Yeah, but you can feel it!

Seriously though, I am not sure as I have never checked on my Honda, but I had this problem with another car from a while back. Check the brake switch at the pedal - you know the part that completes the cicuit when you press the pedal. Perhaps there is a problem there.

I would say that if NEITHER of the brake lights are working there is a good chance that no electric is not even getting there either.

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by wcthattan
Ya I don't have access to volt meter. After market steering wheel so no horn. But let's says it's that. What to check for to fix that?
wrong you do, wlamart sells them for 14$ or 20$ for the high grade
 
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