<dka_donh> wrote in message
news
32n4395ecurtp77vtsb97d6roepenh85v@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 15 May 2007 06:53:54 -0400, "rjdriver"
> <rjdriversNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote:
>
>>
>><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
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
> 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
>
Wow! It's up to $34.00 now. Amazing.
With the tailgating addiction growing at a rapid pace, it has become
even more important to be sure your brake lights work. When my switch went,
it did exactly the opposite. Turned my brake lights on even when the pedal
wasn't pushed. It almost killed the battery one night, as the lights came
on by themselves after I had parked the car for the night. Just happened to
glance out the window before going to bed and noticed the red glow. Had to
bang the switch a few times to get them to go off. That, and the
transmission interlock connection made it a frustrating little problem, as
my switch intermittently died over a period of a month or so
Bob