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The tail brake lights will not turn off unless I disconnect the battery cable.

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  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Have you checked the brake light switch, sounds like it may be stuck.

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Look under the dash. From the brake pedal pad follow the lever that the foot pad connects to. You will see an electrical switch with a push button. Try to push on the button and have an assistant see if the brake lights go off. If it does, the switch is ok. If the push button sticks into a hole on the pedal lever, your brake switch rubber stopper is missing. Its a small rubber button about the size of a dime. ( You may notice broken pieces on your drivers carpet) Get a new one from your Honda dealer and stick it in the hole, It should contact the brake switch button and turn off the brake light.

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What about if it isnt the switch then what can it be

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