On Tue, 15 May 2007 06:53:54 -0400, "rjdriver"
<rjdriversNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote:

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><dka_donh> wrote in message
>news:9o9f43hg8pfh15ml92hmserp8k752lblvn@4ax.com.. .
>>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
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> 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
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Yes, I had it out the other night and there is nothing to replacing it
and I will do it myself from now on.
(Cost at dealer $34 NAPA and other repair stores do not carry it)

Hopefully this will be the last one.

Dealer did say bring it in, when it's not, working and they will look
at it.
I asked them if they would cover the repair to the van if someone
hits her in the rear because there are no break lights while we a
bringing it in. (no answer) and when I get the switch working (by
hitting it) then we take it in, they can not find a problem with it.

It could be worse, this has been a good vehicle and she really likes
to drive it.

I would still recommend it to anyone

Don