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Brake Lights out on 1991 Honda Accord

Both the side and top brake lights are out on my 1991 Honda Accord. The tail lights come on when the headlights are on and the turn signals work fine. So I'm thinking it is a fuse or a relay or something. Trouble is I do not have the cover to the interior fuse box. I believe the diagram of what fuses go to what is inside that cover. Could someone tell me which fuse I need to replace?

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  • Anonymous Apr 08, 2009


    I am having a simular issue (r) brake lite out both tail/running lights in rear out and dashlights out.
    replaced bulbs
    going to try grounding to car next (had to do this on my volvo)
    and looking fo fuse panle diagrham.

  • Kiwi_kid Apr 19, 2009

    I have a 1993 Honda Accord and none of my brake lights will work. I do have the fuse panel diagram but nothing specifically mentions brake lights. There are a few things which obviously stand for something like 'IG', 'ACG' and 'ECU' but no idea what they are?

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After you have checked the fuseand the bulb connection, you may also want to check the brake switch located at top of the brake padel under the dashboard. Once you push the brake padel, the switch will trigger and the brake light will be on. Use simple 12 volt test pen or voltmeter to test the current supply. Enjoy it.

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