1995 Accord Brake Lights Always On
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- When you get under the dash, directly below the steering wheel, look up as you press the brake pedal a little.. The top part of the brake pedal arm will move showing you where the brake light switch and stopper locations are.. If you're having trouble getting the new stopper to snap in try this.. Once you get the new stopper in position, pointed end in hole and flat side against brake light switch button, release the brake pedal. The weight/force of the pedal closing may snap the stopper fully into position. And if you have someone to help you by pressing down on the brake pedal you don't need the stick.. I was by myself with a camera in one hand so I had to find some way to get clearance at the top.. Honda part # 46505-SA5-000.. Bought mine at local Honda dealership..
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Thanks, took me 5 minutes. I now have 3 broken ribs though.
Haha ..I get it
Lol
Hahahha
Facts my body can't contort... like that anymore... thanks for a great video
I know rite
Thank you! Your 8 year old video is still a help. Also, thank you for making me fell less awkward by not editing the video down.
You are welcome.. I didn't know how to edit back then..
Just wanted to tell you, this 9 year old video just saved me a bunch of money and fixed an aggravation I've been dealing with for months. Doing the Lord's work bro, thanks
Agree! Just replaced this as well! God bless!
A millions thank-yous! "Brake Light Switch Stopper" is exactly what I needed to know!
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You sir, are awesome. Neighbor stopped by to let me know that my brake lights were on. I removed the fuse to shut them off while i researched and 15 minutes later, I found the 'bits of plastic' in the floor exactly where you said they would be and i believe I have found the solution that you provided. Thank you!
Kick ass.
I have a 97 Accord and mines needed replacing…my husband attempted to do it but he’s so dang impatient so I checked TH-cam for directions and found this video. It’s a good thing my pack we bought came with two different shaped stoppers cause he dropped the first one and couldn’t find it 🙄🤦🏾♀️ I did exactly what you did and had it in in less than 10 minutes…start to finish. So thanks for the help. I’m low key a mechanic now 😎🤣
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Turn the engine on .....One other trick i learnt with this Job is to turn the engine on. When you turn the engine on the brake booster comes on, then you can depress the brake further and easier . I didnt even need a stick to hold the brake down and could insert the grommit with one hand....wouldn't life would be so much easier though if we were octopus'....near perfect video, well done!
Redrum Head this make so easy thanks to you.
Dude........ Thank you so much! Your the real mvp. I was extremely frustrated but turned the engine on and the extra space was just what I needed!!! Thanks man💯
I replaced my "brake pedal switch bumper" today. Saw a very helpful comment on another video: Turn your engine on and this will allow you to depress your brake pedal far enough for your other hand to easily insert the plastic bumper. No need to depress brake light switch or use stick to depress brake pedal. Very easy, takes just a minute. You can do it without going upside down also. Great video here and elsewhere, very helpful to me and others. Thank you sir!
Hey, thanks for the video! The first night I noticed this problem I couldn't do anything except unhook my battery. Next day I called a mechanic and was told there was no way the stopper was the problem, and it's an electrical problem, a minimum of $100. Ha! Yeah, right. Today, I taped a penny in the spot with duct tape to go get the pack of 2 stoppers and run a few errands. Came back home, popped the plastic stopper in, and noticed my clutch one was missing also! Two birds with one stone! Thanks again!
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Thank you! I am a 64-yr-old Texas grandmother who just did this successfully. Followed your instructions exactly EXCEPT I was having a hard time getting my old arthritic fingers to maneuver the little plug in place, even using the screwdriver. Thinking that just a tiny bit more space would help, I turned on the engine and re-situated my "stick" (I used an adjustable paint roller handle) and was able to get a tad more pressure on the brake pedal. Hot Damn! The plug slid in place without needing the screwdriver, and it was easy to snap it in tight. Just wish I'd started a little earlier. It only took about 20 minutes total, but the temp is already in the 90's. PS the hardest part was getting into position to do it haha.
+Diane Short Thanks for the "turning on the car idea." My boyfriend was having a problem trying to get enough room to install the plug, pressing down the brake as far as it would go. I read him your idea and he was skeptical, but less than five minutes later he came back in from the garage task completed! He was amazed at how much more the brake pedal could be pushed in just by turning on the engine.
“And have the satisfaction of knowing I did it myself.” Best part. 👌
Thank you for your video, you’re giving this lady the same satisfaction. 😃
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Excellent video! The best part is the realism - So many TH-camrs cut away during trouble. It is a REAL awkward spot.
Part number and Instruction. Thanks!
Yeah this was over 8 years ago.. Didn't know how to edit and cut out trouble spots back then..
UPDATE: I did it myself!! It took about 7 minutes. I used my cane to wedge with my seat and break peddle. I didn't go upside down in the seat like you did though. I got on my knees on the carport and stuck my head up under the dash. My kit came with 2 different parts. I couldn't get the one like you used to go into the hole so I used the black rubber one. I was ready to take the fuse out that went to the light so that my battery didn't run down. I'm glad that I could do it myself and not having to take it to a garage. I appreciate you & your video so much! ☺️
Glad to help and good job with doing it yourself!!
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I went to some local Express Lube guys here in Mobile and they asked how I knew I had a brake light switch problem and i said ‘bc peanutbutterMan told me’. They said it would cost from $50-$200 and I gasped. Where is your car? I pointed and a 50-60 yr old got into the nasa position then turned it over to the younger guy when he saw how easy the fix was (mentoring). Tried to see what the guy was seeing and without bumping heads I wouldn’t so Im disappointed that I didnt do it myself but impressed you all have Diy! The guys would not take $$$$. I brought them back See Chocolates and tipped the guy. How nice was that!??
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Thanks! I used a short, thin screw threaded into a plastic drywall anchor (snipped to approx 3/4" long)...inserted into the hole. Gave me the right distance. May not need the part, now.
3 tips for your viewers:
1. Start the engine, the brake pedal will go down farther (due to engine vac in the brake booster)
2. If you removed the 20amp fuse under the hood to turn the brake lights off, be sure to put it back in the right place or else your car wont shift out of park (dont ask me how I know this)
3. Adv Auto wanted $8, I paid $4 at the dealer - brake pedal stop pad
Great tips! I paid $10.28 today (04 Aug 2018) at Honda dealership in Houston, TX.
A taped penny!!! So mad I hadn't thought of that. I've been using a folded business card for the last week and sometimes I'll forget and my lights will stay on for hours! Thank goodness my battery hasn't died! It's 97 degrees here in New Orleans right now and just picked up the part from Honda and am ready to do it myself. Thanks for the video!
This worked great on my 97 accord. I almost threw my hands up and said I wanted to get rid of the car but, the fix was so easy I feel in love with the car all over again! lol! Thanks so much!
This video is the best because you EXPLAINED and SHOWED the mechanism @3:01 to 3:57.
Rigger tip: USE A MIRROR +flashlight on the floor to see up into that tight space. Folded junk mail and cut out cardboard box is perfect for stuffing it in the gap. Use the paper first as is it is semi force and will hold the button DOWN for you as you SLIDE and STUFF the firmer cardboard into place.
Glad the video helped.. Hard to believe it's still getting views after almost 11 years.. Thanks for the paper/cardboard tips..
This saved me a ton of time and money! Thanks! Just a heads up for anyone working on this, if you are big person you may need to ask a smaller friend for help because there is not much clearance with the steering wheel
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Same on a 95 CR-V. This saved me a lot of money I'm sure but you still can't believe the part is $9.31 at the auto parts store for a little piece of plastic!
Thanks for the video. Not sure if you mentioned but what helps the most is leaving the car on. You get to push the brake pedal further down , after I figured that out I installed it in like 30 seconds.
Yeah that's been mentioned in the comments but I didn't know it at the time..
I just replaced that little part ($4.50 at Honda parts counter) on my 1995 Civic coupe. This is the second time I've done this the last time was 12 years ago. It's a major PITA. I had to remove the driver seat and lie on my back while a second person used a length of 2 x 4 to push the brake pedal in just past its normal length of travel in order to allow enough clearance to snap that plastic stopper in place. The helper was also there to run around to the driver's side to help find the part after it got dropped three times and to assist in helping extricate the other guy out of a very cramped and awkward position.
Oh, and it was hot as hell and there was lots of cursing LOL.
Thank you for such a clear demonstration of how to solve my brake light stuck on issue. Not being a very mechanical guy, I couldn't have done it without you advice!
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Apparently my part has to be ordered.... looks like Penny fix for now. Very educational. Thank you.
I'm doing penny for now
Thanks for the video. I appreciate you not editing out the segment at 2:20-2:50 and 4:25-4:36. Gotta laugh at reality. Thank you for that. Thank you for the help too. My issue is with Nissan Frontier which does not have the luxury of a seat which folds back. Makes me laugh thinking about how I'm going to get in there. Maybe I could convince my neighbors 4th grader that it would be a fun project where he could make $20. Then again, my insurance probably would cover that idea. Stay safe, stay funny, stay creatively fixing things.
Glad the video helped.. Thanks for reply.. I'd offer that 4th grader $10..
Great video! I helped a family that was told that it would cost $80 to $100 to fix what I fixed with an off-the-shelf part for $6!
Awesome!!
Thank you, Dudley! 2 California girls followed your instructions and it worked. Since there was 2 of us, we didn't need a stick to hold the pedal down plus we started the engine to make th pedal go down farther.
i was having the same problem but after i watched this video i fixed with out paying a mechanic..gracias amigo
I work at the Honda dealer, you could of simply loosened the set screw and screw the brake light switch further as well to make contact but this is something a service writer at Honda would never tell you, they want the 80.00 bucks for us too do it, peace and God Bless
Thanks for the video - have installed the penny (needed 3 to get the right thickness for the 2003 Pilot) and electrical tape. Ordered the brake pedal stop pad as it's called and then was looking through some inspiration videos as i call them, before i go and install it. Saw your video and appreciated the humor you had and the acrobatic nature of positioning yourself upside down! Apart from showing the actual reason for this video - going to like this video for the humor too. Thanks...
Wow, your penny fix works on my 1997 Camry! Best info video ever: no 20min drama and the "reality TV" effect on the "turkey-twisting" is very helpful. Thanks a bunch!
This was really helpful (1997 Accord) but there are some really important things in the comments section I found that can make this a lot easier. 1-the car should be RUNNING because the brake pedal goes down WAY further with the help of the braking assist, and 2-just take the lower panel off (the only screw is behind the coin holder, then just pop it off) and you will have WAY MORE ROOM and no need to try to squeeze in upside down. That said, this video was the most helpful of the several I looked through. Thanks a million. Took only about 15 minutes w/ those two tips applied.
Thanks for the tips and yeah there have been lots of good suggestions over the almost 10 years since I posted this video..
That is a tight spot you are in and with filming, I salute you.
June 2020 and this worked for my 1995 Honda Accord with 5 speed manual transmission with me just holding the brake down with one hand. Kudos to the dude who shared his methodology as I had no clue what has happened to my brake lights!😎🙏 Thank you very much for going through the trouble of recording this and sharing!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 20 year old college student here. parents live far away. went and bought the piece at local shop and this video helped me so much. youre awesome
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thank you so much for this video! you saved us a trip to the mechanic and a $50 diagnostic. we went to the dealer and got the part for $8, got home and popped it in. it only took a minute and it works great. :-)
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So glad I found this. Just saved myself. Also. Mad I bought a new battery when it was probably this the whole time…
I have a 94 accord with the same issue, this video was better than the guys I asked for help at autozone... go figure!
Thank you soooooooooo much!!!! This video was a life saver tonight!!! Everything was exactly as you said....watched video, went back in my car with a flashlight and saw those little broken pieces in my floor. Used a penny, masking tape, 2 bandages and some thin floral wire wrapped around it to keep it in place!! I had no idea what was going on when I looked outside and saw my rear lights reflecting on the street! We woman rely on helpful videos like this!!!! Thanks again!! :)
After watching how you did it, thinking it was easy I bought a rubber stopper and tried doing it my self. After an hour or more of being frustrated, with sweat all over the mat, being in that position under the steering wheel, It felt like I was scammed. That ain't easy, asked for my neighbors help to step on the pedal and point the flashlight in the right direction and I can see on his face he was trying all the time to stop laughing. Finally it went in and we both had a good laugh after.
Man this is the tougher than what it looks like. Its very tight under there. I hope this never happens again.
Man you rock! Simple fix, simple solution saved me time & money.
You rock! Thanks this video helped out so much. My husband came home this evening and said that the brake lights would not turn off. While he was outside disconnecting the battery, I showed him your video.
I am 77 and couldn't contort myself to do this. Wife, 20 years younger managed it after watching your video. Thanks! 2002 Honda Accord.
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I found this video after I had looked under the steering wheel area and found out what was missing because of the hole that the pin was passing through, but I'm happy to see that I figured it out; I feel accomplished hah! Side note, after looking at the entire design, it's clear that it was designed to fail and keep the customer coming back (the car in general) not just the breaks obviously, but this was pretty clear after looking and seeing that they could of simply *not* put a hole there for a pin, made it raised, or they could of used anything but plastic (we could think of a 100 different ways). My solution is to put a strong circular magnet of the same thickness and never replace it again. It's amazing to me how our focus in society has become technological inefficiency for money instead of efficiency for progress and reducing waste. Great video, thanks for sharing!
This is exactly what I was looking for. I did some research and I'm pretty sure I had the same problem and knew the same fix, but I wasn't sure about some details. You cleared that up. Thanks.
“Of course I put the screw driver somewhere I can’t get to.” 😂😂 Been there bro !!!
Great video man! Thanks so much.
My 17 year old son just fixed it for me while I pressed down on the pedal with a rake end. My son worries about becoming a man and not knowing how to do these type things. It was a morale booster for him. Thanks so much!
Good for your son!! He has the first thing necessary to learn.. Desire..
I used a drop of sealant on the part to hold it in place till I got it installed.
Omg-that’s a cool story!!!
Sounds like he’s doing just fine!
Found it helpful to turn on the car which helped depress the brake pedal just far enough to plug the hold with the brake pedal stop pad
What I needed to see was the installation of the grommet/stopper into the hole it fits into, so wish you could have set video for that part
Thanks so much for posting this video. I was able to fix the problem all by myself from start to finish. Who said a women can't do a man's job!
Debra Cosley But it was a man who showed you how to do it.👍
Thanks for the in-depth tutorial for this repair. Like you, I found 3 pieces of rubber with a pointy end on the floor. I stuck a circular magnet and works great. until the oem part comes in.
This is the same issue I had today when I thought it was the brake switch and like you found the rubber stopper on the floor replaced it and all is good now!))
I have a 1990 Honda Accord, which helped me solve my problem. It's literally a button and I used duck tape and a penny. Thank you.
I watched the video, checked my floorboard and found bits of plastic. Thanks for the video!!!
Thx for the Video ! The pieces of plastic were right there in the floorboard of my 97 accord just like you illustrated in your video. Helped Me diagnose my problem in less than 5 min. I did the penny trick until the $2.99 part comes in at my local Autozone.. Thx again !!
Another successful mission into the unknown, all thanks to the TH-cam community. I would recommend using a small work light, as it is quite dark under there. Thanks for your service PBM
I was able to identify the cruise issue when I found this piece broken on the ground, then your and others videos.
Thank you.
Thanks for this video! I went to back out our '04 Odyssey this morning to park a different car into the garage and NOTHING would turn on. I got really scared because normally if the battery is dead, usually you're able to get the ignition lights to turn on but the battery was COMPLETELY drained. Finally after a jump start, I noticed the rear lights were on and stayed on. Went to my local dealer, paid $5 for this part and it was fixed in 3 minutes :)
Amazing how a $5 plastic piece can take down a whole car lol!
Haven't fixed it yet, but sure enough, I looked on the floorboard, and there was the evidence. Little pieces of broken plastic from the plastic stopper. Thank you!
Thank you, 5 min repair. I just used a penny on double sided tape reinforced with duct tape. Now I have to charge up the battery as it was drained from the brake light being on all day.
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Thank you for this video. I've had my Accord since 2008 and have cherished this vehicle. Again Thank you.
Worked perfectly - great vid!. I just had to:
- get a 2ft bar to wedge the brake pad down against the rail for the seat
- lie in the seat with feet up & head down
- placed light against the gas pedal
- used my right to depress the switch with a screwdriver - left to install the stop pad
- after getting in into position, used the brake pedal to press the stop pad firmly into place
I love the internet, googled for the problem and this was one of the first results. Thank you good sir.
Thanks very much for making this video. It was much harder to get the new part in than I expected - probably 30 tries to get the point started into the brake pedal hole. My wife came out and used a stick to push super hard on the pedal and I got it started and used a screwdriver to get it in.
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Hi, thanks for the video. 2 sided tape worked great for a quick fix.
For future readers, a few pointers
1) instead of getting upside down in the floorboard, you can remove the foot panel. It's the access panel beneath the steering column and runs to the firewall. It just clips in, so, easy to remove.
2) the other reader was dead on. Turn the car on to fully depress the brake.
3) If you don't want to go to the dealer for the plug, use a plastic car panel clip. Just need to plug the hole.
Doing this, you can get on your knees next to the door, and go in head first. Plenty of room to work. Push the brake pedal, insert the clip, 30 sec repair.
And, yes, the initial diagnosis was perfect. Plastic pieces on the floor mat.
Thanks! I was outside struggling in 100 degree weather wishing I had extra hands. Great walk through.
Great video! My girlfriend's 97 integra brake lights wouldn't turn off. Pieces of plastic stopper on the floor, just like you said! haha. Used a penny and some 2 sided tape until the new part comes later this week!
Thank you so much for posting this video! No repair shop open and I have to work out of town inspecting cell phone towers during the week so I'm not home to get it to a shop. You are a life saver! Posted for Brad
Thanks for posting this! This saved me. I had this up on my phone and I walked out to the car when you mentioned the plastic pieces on the floor mat. Sure enough...
Thanks! This video got me going in the right direction. Cheap replacement stop pad from local auto part store fixed it. 20 minute job. Took photo for future reference. Removed wire connector, loosen jamb nut, removed switch, installed stop pad, replaced switch, adjust for proper fit (remember how much thread exposed on switch before removing - see your photo), tightened jamb nut. Done.
Hey, Dude. Thank you so much!! I got my pedal stop part today, and plan on installing it tomorrow!! Your video has given me confidence!!
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Thanks... I jus used the three penny .... My daughter and husband and 4 kids was riding home at tenish at nite... Thank God I help Grama to the rescue...
Thanks for this video, I thought that the switch was inop but I found a little plastic pcs in the floor.
98 honda accord. Looked on the floor pad and sure enough, there were the broken pieces. Since it was on a weekend, I just disconnected the brake lights right behind the stop. Monday, I'll head over to the dealership tomorrow. Thx. Good Job!!!!
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Thanks for this video. This happened to me yesterday and I didn't know what was wrong until I saw your video. I've done the cent trick while I'm waiting for the stopper to be mailed. It took me just 5 minutes to do the cent fix.
My 1998 Oasis/Odyssey has the same switch and my clip shattered today on the way home from the gym. Thank you so much!
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Thanks for the Video! Just fixed this problem with my 1999 Honda Civic after finding the broken stopper on the floor board after watching. O'Riley's had the part.
rdub1136 wish I had read your comment, I would have gone to O'Reilly's to get part, but I'll get it in a couple days I ordered online for $1.82 along with a headlight bulb from hondapartsnow.com
Dude I just have to tell you that I Love You!!! 😎 This is the best instructional video I've ever seen!! Every Single man I've ever known would've Never been able to complete & post this video because #1 they Always try to bend backwards in Front of the seat & well the rest of the entire process is nothing but cussing & sweating! 😆 and complaining of pain from twisted body parts for the rest of the week 🤦🏻♀️
A big high five to you man for showing em how it's done✋ not only that but you just took a load of my back by showing me that a piece is actually missing, I don't HAVE to replace the switch!!!!
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Great info saved me a lot of time and $. I found that if the engine is running it makes it easier to press the brake pedal down farther to give you more room to put the stopper in. Thanks
This video was a huge help to me. Thank you very much for posting it.
Thank you thank you thank you! This also worked on a 2001 Honda Civic and it took longer to drive to the parts store down the street than it did to actually fix this. Thank you for sharing the love!
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Bought the part at the Honda dealer up the street for $3.24. I used a heavy brick to hold down the brake pedal. It took less than a minute to install. Thank you so much!!!
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Thanks, man. This helped a ton. It certainly beats unhooking the battery everytime I turn my car off.
Another video suggested to yank the fuse for the brake lights instead of unhooking battery. Seems there is a fuse puller inside the fuse box to help with this - fuse box may be under hood in box at back and top of engine compartment.
Your video saved my life today!! Literally was on the way to San Antonio and this broke! I had no clue how to replace it or what part but your video made it easy. Stopped at an auto store and with your video, was back on the road in minutes!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video👍👍👍👍
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Damn, thank you for this. I saw some plastic on the ground and didn't really think much of it but it all makes sense now.
Excellent tutorial! Saved me a bundle. Got the part from amazon coming in two days. Thanks!
THanks bro for the hard work of filming this in tight space. Explained everything and helped me fix the same problem.
Didn’t think i could do it, not a car man but this video gave me the confidence to try anyway, thanks! Blessings to you
Thanks a lot for the help, Chief! The part was like $7 and it didn’t even take 3 mins to install.
Thank you! Just used your instructions to make a temporary fix on my 1993 Legend until I can have it properly repaired. Very clear explanation and easy to follow.
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Thanks from 60yer old woman! Doing the penny fix till I can get to a parts store. 2004 Civic; took the part number you gave as a reference to the part I am looking for ...Thx so much!
Hey very cool. I'm a 64 yr old mom trying to help my daughter get her's fixed.... her's has been so much harder, smaller space, bigger mom, and not even found the dumb brake switch yet. But kudos on doing it yourself
Thanks... Especially for the parts number. I took the panel out to make it easier. Keeping the pedal down was the most challenging part.
Such a tight squeeze for a big man like myself but got it done thanks for the video
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Worked perfectly for our 94 Accord. Thank you!
Thank you I will try and find my part for a 1998 Toyota corolla locally...my towns still in pandemic phases. Your video helped soOo much ...fingers crossed this 50 year olds back hold up to doing this! I disconnected my battery bc I cant afford a dead battery too. Tfs! Great video footage! Thankful in PA - Christine
if my then 51 year old back held up yours will too!! good luck!!
I started to disconnect my battery but decided to remove the fuse for the lights instead. Just thought that I would mention that for future reference. ☺️
Awesome explanation and video! Thank you! I just had this happen on my 97 Civic EX and have the temporary fix of the pennies and tape for now, but I've ordered the correct part for later. This was immensely helpful to see what I'll be doing to make the fix the right way!
Thank you for going through the trouble to make this video! I'm about to have to do this for a Honda Del Sol. I'm 6 foot tall so you can imagine the room I have there! Lol
That was huge! Ty for the info! Worked like a charm.
Thank you! All the other videos had to put the camera down for the install as well, but you crawling inside there to explain what you were doing w/a visual first helped immensely! Here I go ! :D
YOU ARE AWESOME - to painfully record this and explain this so well. Thank you. I am a single female, just started my own Driving School, use a 2008 Honda CRV and this broke today. UGH, so prayed please God show me how to fix it. Thank you and Cody the Car Guy for helping me.. This car is only 11 years old (it's not 20 years) I have lost my faith in HONDA. They used to make quality cars. I have already replaced on this 2008 car after owning for only 1.5 years, 2 front fans radiator/a.c. - right front axle - struts, now this. My 1989 Honda Civic was awesome!