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The rear brake lights on my 2001 Hyundai Elantra won't turn off

Several days ago, I noticed the rear brake lights were still on after I parked my car. The only way I could get them to turn off was to pull the fuse. I have tried to locate the switch that is normally situated under the brake pedal, however, I am not finding it. I have tried replacing the bulbs, but did not correct the problem. What should I do?

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There's a small rubber pad which sits on the brake pedal arm, and holds the brake light switch OFF when the pedal is released. When this rubber pad falls off, the brake light switch is on all the time, not just when the pedal is pressed down. Find the rubber pad, and glue it back on, or make a replacement from cardboard, duct tape, whatever.

  • Thomas Smith Apr 02, 2016

    I SEALED THE HOLE USING PC-7 EPOXY. JUST APPLY A THIN LAYER TO BOTH SIDES OF THE HOLE.

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    Wayne Cordes May 04, 2021

    Explanation I was looking for. Really does explain what I wasn't seeing. Saw the hole in the brake pedal arm but wasn't putting 2 and 2 together.

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I assure that there is a brake lamp switch on your brake pedal, try feeling all the way up the pedal shaft, if you still dont find it, i suggest you buy the haynes repair manual for that vehicle, it will tell you exactly where it is.

  • Thomas Smith Apr 02, 2016

    I SEALED THE HOLE USING PC-7 EPOXY. JUST APPLY A THIN LAYER TO BOTH SIDES OF THE HOLE.

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I have a 2001 hyundai accent. my brake lights stay on even when i disconnected the wire to to switch.

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SOURCE: 2001 Elantra Temp Fluctuates

You need to check the water pump and thermostate.
It looks like either thermostate get stuck or water pump died.
In a future it can cuse the head gaskette to die due to overheat
So have it checked
There is one good article here about the common reasons for overheating
http://www.radiatorinfo.com/radtip.html
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