<dka_donh> wrote in message
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>I have a Odessy and today my break light switch went out again for the
> 4th time since be bought the van (New in 2000).
> Of cource the way we find out we have no break lights is we can't put
> the van in gear.
>
> We had 2 go out in the first 36k and the third @ 70k.
> I now have 100k and my 4th switch is bad.
>
> The dealer changed the first 2 and I had to fight with them to get the
> 3rd. one change out of warrenty.
>
> Before I buy anothe Honda switch...
> Has anyone else had this problem?
> Is ther an aftermarket (NAPA etc..) switch that has a better life.
>
> Thanks
> Don

The break switch went on my 2003 Accord at about 40000 miles. The
replacement switch from the dealer was a little different. The piston was
thicker and the hole thing a different shape. I'm at 98000 now and still
good.

These are flimsy parts at best. Molded plastic and a few springs and
metal contacts. The replacement part was only $11.50. Honda has apparently
cut some corners here, as I have had 4 other Hondas in the past and never
replaced this part before. Yours seems to be an extreme case, that might be
due to unusual usage or something that doesn't line up right in your break
pedal assembly. This is not a complicated DIY project if you want to avoid
paying someone $65 - $80/hour, regardless of where you end up buying the
replacement part.

Bob