Dealer is asking $100 + labor to replace the brake light switch on my rondo. Also says that my car isn't part of the recall of this same part for the same problem... shocker... I figure I can buy the $20something part and replace it myself, but I need some help figuring out just where this thing goes and how difficult it is to replace. I figure it's the brake switch because my ESC light goes on, brake lights go out, it's difficult to get out of park sometimes, and cruise control on/off switch turns on, but doesn't set even at freeway speeds.
It's located on the brake pedal. you'll need a 14mm wrench. There are 2 14mm nuts that sandwich the switch to the bracket. take the bottom nut off and the switch will come off. Install reverse of removal but you need to adjust the switch depth once its on the bracket. then snug the bottom nut and plug in the switch.
SOURCE: The ESC off button of my kia rondo activates when
Rodos have an issue with the brake light switch which might cause the ESC light to turn on. Have the ABS system scanned, and if your car is still under warranty, then get the brake lights switch replaced.
SOURCE: Cruise control light comes on
Well Im hoping that by telling you to check your cruise control wiring and vacuum routing for broken, unplugged wires or vacuum hoses you just might find that a simple vacuum line is in need of attention. good luck
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For future frustrated people, I figured it out. bought the part ($13) and just did trial by error. Step 1. take a flashlight and follow the brake bedal bar until you see a little white or yellowing plastic part. Step 2. push on your brake hard to see what you're replacing. Step 3. un plug wiring assembly from switch. Step 4. remove nut closest to plastic piece (you'll probably need to press brake pedal all the way in to get the nut out. Step 5. slide switch out of hole. Step 6. adjust nut on new switch to be about the same position as it was on old switch Step 7. Put new switch in the hole you took the old switch out of. Step 8. attach nut that you took off previously and screw it in to position (again pressing brake pedal all the way down to get the nut to go on) Step 9. Plug the electrical wiring back in. Step 10. have someone check your brake lights while you're pressing the pedal to make sure you did it all correctly. Took me about 10 minutes to save over $100 from what the dealership was going to charge.
oh if you are having issues with the brake lights always being on after replacing the part, you may have to adjust those two nuts a little.
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