Brake Lights Don't Work
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Brake Lights Don't Work
Quick search hasn't given me results similar to my issue.
All brake lights do not work when braking is applied.
It randomly stopped working. I don't know how long it's been going on for, seems a bit recent.
All fuses are good.
Anyone have any ideas?
All brake lights do not work when braking is applied.
It randomly stopped working. I don't know how long it's been going on for, seems a bit recent.
All fuses are good.
Anyone have any ideas?
Did you check fuse #13 (20A) in the under hood fuse box? Does your horn work? If not, it's the fuse.
Otherwise, could be a faulty brake light switch or a connector loose at the switch.
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All fuses are fine, haven't checked the horn.
I was thinking the switch behind the pedal too but haven't checked it yet.
What are signs that the sensor/switch behind the pedal has gone bad?
All parking lights and what not work, just none of the brake lights turn on.
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Thanks! I'm more then definite it is the sensor.
Just tonight, I was driving and my ABS kicked in. Don't know if the brake lights went on or not. But as I parked my car, I noticed my lights were working [the reflection against the wall].
Then I tested it again... and noticed that the 3rd brake light wasn't working at all. Did a quick search and others who had part or all of the 3rd brake light not working [or dim lights] had a sensor issue.
Thanks for the help. Will get it checked and see if it fixes my problem.
Just tonight, I was driving and my ABS kicked in. Don't know if the brake lights went on or not. But as I parked my car, I noticed my lights were working [the reflection against the wall].
Then I tested it again... and noticed that the 3rd brake light wasn't working at all. Did a quick search and others who had part or all of the 3rd brake light not working [or dim lights] had a sensor issue.
Thanks for the help. Will get it checked and see if it fixes my problem.
I have the same problem on my 05 Acura TL 6 speed. For me it's the fuse #13 the keeps blowing when i use two things on that fuse. I know for sure it blows when i press the horn and brake at the same time but not individually. I also think it blew when i was coming out of the parking lot and the one of the wheels spinned and the vsa light came on, and later when i came to a red light and pressed the brake i looked on my rear view mirror to see if my thrid brake light was working and nope, the fuse had blown. I haven't fixed it, so i'm not sure of the solution yet, i heard people say it's the horn that draws to much current because of bad ground. But if your horn still works your fuse #13 is good and you might have a different issue than i do.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/2005-acura-tl-horn-stop-fuse-keep-blowing-short-somewhere-800254/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/2005-acura-tl-horn-stop-fuse-keep-blowing-short-somewhere-800254/
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My horn works fine. Scared my neighbor at 2am testing it out 
The first thing(s) I checked were the fuses. They like to blow when there's lots of moisture in the air. I thought that was the case but all fuses are fine this time.
I'm pretty sure it's my brake-pedal-switch since my two brake lights are working again (3rd brake light doesn't light up). I don't know how bright they were before the situation... so I don't know the difference.
Just about to order the switch.

The first thing(s) I checked were the fuses. They like to blow when there's lots of moisture in the air. I thought that was the case but all fuses are fine this time.
I'm pretty sure it's my brake-pedal-switch since my two brake lights are working again (3rd brake light doesn't light up). I don't know how bright they were before the situation... so I don't know the difference.
Just about to order the switch.
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