1996 Honda accord headlight stays on but no rear lights. Took out headlight switch out and headlight still on

its the brake light switch....have it changed and if that does not solve the issue, check the ground wire to the brake light

check the light switch on the stalk. Also check the relay it will be under the bonnet . Voltage should be supplied t0 the relay when light switch turned on and then relay should click on and voltage 12 v should be switched to the headlight from the switched relay contacts. Suspect worn light switch . You could run a wire from 12v to contact on relay that powers the coil on the relay to prove if relay works and switch is cause of your problem

You need a new headlight switch most likely have the dealer confirm this before replacing any parts.

I had similar problem with Honda 2000 model. Dashboard light goes out when head light is switched on, AC comes on and off intermediately suggesting partial contact. Solution. Body negative earth wire by the front passenger seat just underneath the glove box towards the door hinges was failing. Reconnected and problem solved

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Check for a sticking running light relay.

It should be your brake light switch. There is a little plate welded to the arm of the pedal that has a hole with a rubber stopper. The rubber stopper is most likely missing, or damaged. You should be able to take a flashlight and see the plate and the switch. If the hole is plugged up, you will need the brake light switch, if not, replace the plug.

unfortunately, i believe you have to remove the front bumper to get to the bottom piece of the headlamp that holds the headlights in place. i have a 1994 honda accord and thats what i had to do..

does the srs light come on and go off at random times and sometimes stay on if that is so check the srs switch under your seat it try moving round in the seat applying weight in diff locations and see if it goes off and on if so then you might need to replace that switch

Hello, firstly I was wondering if the lights shut off when you pull the switch off the harness?
If YES, then THAT switch or wiring could be bad
if NO, then it's most likely the body control module