Parking BRAKE LIGHT won't go OFF: Easy Diagnosis on Honda Accord / Brake Light on Dash Stays ON
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Parking brake light won't go off: In this video, I troubleshoot and identify the cause of a parking brake light that stays on on a 2003 - 2007 Honda Accord 2.4L. The effect is that the brake light on dash stays on or said differently, the brake light on dash won't go off. The principle cuts across car makes and models.
Thank you so much. 5:32 minutes of your time saved me so much time and headache.
Glad to be of help!
Shortly after some brake work my dash started to light up like a Christmas tree randomly. Thanks for the vid - my brake fluid was low. All the lights are off now. Life is good.
Great you found this useful!
Great vid started off with the obvious, but we who are not mechanics or don't dabble under the hood would not consider this obvious. This was my problem. As soon as I heard check the fluid level, I went straight out and did it and boy was it low. Immediately the light went out after I filled it to the max. I hope other tubers understand that what is obvious to you might not be obvious to the rest of us. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot!
dont u gotta pump out the old break fluid?
Fluid was low, feel pretty dumb, but at least it's fixed now, thanks for the help!!
Great it's fixed. I suggest you monitor over the next couple of days. Either brakes are worn down or you have a leak. Check for stains at the 4 tires...
Perfect....all i needed is brake fluid...thank you
Great!
Unless its an active leak right?
Thank you so much! I have honda fit 2010 and saw the hand brake light came on and it won't turn off. Found out that it was the brake fluid level close to minimum. I filled up the fluid the light turned off! Awesome!
You're welcome. Always a joy to help solve car issues!
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Have this issue on my Solara 2004. I'll do the tests like you advised. Thanks
Thanks so much, this was my exact problem. At least I can leave it unplugged until I can get a new master cylinder and get it replaced.
Glad it helped!
Had same problem with my old faithful 90 accord sold it few yrs back 383k miles
Wow. Some good miles you put on it!
Great video my parking brake switch went bad TY
Thanks! 🙏🏼
If you unplug the electrical connector on the master cylinder, and the brake light goes out, you can easily test the hand brake without having to take apart the console.
Great tip!
thank you for this video... you are a good explainer... you earned another subscriber👍🏼
Much appreciated. Thanks for subscribing!! 🙏🏼
Fantastic explanation of possible problems
Thanks mate! 🙏🏼
Wow you are so kind to share this, thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks my brake fluid was low all sorted now
Great!
Thank you for sharing this video. It has helped us alot .
Thanks!
Thanks for a helpful video.
You're welcome!
More blessings bro
Am a fan from IMO state
Thanks mate!!!
Great video VERY INFORMATIVE. thank you
You're welcome! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Helpful, thank you.
You're welcome!
U r the best
Just disconnect the fluid level sensor and life is good again.
Yea. If you do this though, have to remember the important function of the sensor and replace as soon as you can.
@@DIYAutoworksNG You mean replace the MASTER CYLINDER...you said so yourself "if sensor is bad whole master cylinder has to be replaced" that's so much easier said than done and pretty costly...great job Honda,
Absolutely. Bad design, Honda!
I used Honda CRV 2003, the brake light is always on when the parking brake is disengaged. I have checked brake oil level an found okay. Just tested the brake switch and found okay. Please what else can I check to fix it? Again you mentioned parking brake sensor too, does it apply to Honda CRV too. If yes where can I locate it?
Great video!
U seem to be very knowledgeable about cars. I have a Honda Element w the same issue I will check the sensor as u said. Now do u know anything about abs sensors? I replaced all 4 abs sensors on my Element and the ABS light won't go off. Do you have any idea why?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot for the compliment!
For the ABS issue, I would recommend you scan the car with a scanner that has ABS capability. The result will tell you what the issue is. Could be poor contacts, broken circuitry, a defective pump etc. You will have a pretty good picture once the scan is done. Feel free to reach out with scan results. Happy to help.
Good advice. Thanks
You're welcome
So what happens if your parking brake is working fine, and the level fluid is good. But it is still showing the brake on the dashboard ?
The brake fluid level sensor is likely bad.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Okay, I need to get a brake level sensor replaced.
You should test it to be absolutely sure. Could also be a broken parking brake switch. I tested the parking brake switch in the video.
Sometimes, the brake fluid sensor is integrated into the brake master cylinder and you'll have to change the whole unit😡. This is the case in the 2003 - 2007 Accord.
@@anyacrislin2607did you find the solution?
Hi, I drive an Acura and I have my VSA light, ABS and Brake light on. My Brahe isn’t spongy and my fluid levels are good without Lusaka. What could be wrong
Since you have VSA and ABS on, you'd have to scan the car with a tool that has access to the ABS module. That would provide a line of action.
great video hard to believe this but i got a autel scanner in and scanned the system and now my break light on my dash stays on. how can this happen is it just a fluke. wierd. any suggestions
Thanks fir the compliment!
Looks like a fluke in my opinion. Don't see how scanning a car can turn on the brake light.
My parking brake light on the dash stays on even if if engage or disengage it. I just checked it with the multimeter and it beeps even if I engage it or disengage it. Do you think the switch is the problem? The car is good on brake fluid
I just disconnected the brake fluid sensor and it turns on and off when I disengage so I’m guessing that’s the problem?
If you checked the continuity well at the parking brake switch and its there engaged or not, I'd say its the switch. I hope the parking brake leave the switch free when it's depressed?
Thank you
You're welcome
also if your speed sensors are bad the brake warning light will also not go out
I think speed sensors will rather cause an ABS/VSC light or the like. I'm not certain of the brake light, except there are some manufacturers that include the brake light in the speed sensor circuit.
When you check the brake oil does the vehicle need to be running or that it has driven previously?
Thanks. Car should be off. Doesn't need to be driven prior.
Excellent Video
Thanks!
So you said to watch the response of the brake pedal - if the parking brake light stays illuminated and the pedal is spongy, what do you think could be the problem? Any suggestions on what to check would be helpful. Fluid seems okay with no leaking visible under the hood and I just checked one wheel for leaking at the caliper and brake pad width and it still looks good with no leaking there.
How old is the brake fluid? Could be air in the brake lines, old fluid or worm brake master cylinder.
@@DIYAutoworksNG I’m not sure how old, but maybe three months ago the brake light was flashing then went away after I topped off with some fluid. I think I will try bleeding the lines for any air pockets first then see if it makes a difference. Thank you!
@@ldsaneladid you get the solution?
@@jandreshernandez1657 yeah I ended up finding a leak in the brake line at the back of the car. I had someone else press the brakes while I looked under the car and it was spraying out. I just took the brake line out that had a hole, replaced it, and bled the brakes. Everything was fixed after I did that
@@ldsanela wowww you are lucky to have found the solution, I will try to check possible leaks tomorrow and see if I run with your same luck, you are very kind to share your experience
What if the light stays on when the fluid level sensor and park brake switch are both disconnected? Where do you start to look?
Depending on the car, it could mean burnt brake light bulb, ABS fault, worn brake pads, bad brake light switch etc.
Did you find the solution?
Determined was hit by lightning and insurance offer to total was more than book value.
Wow. Never heard of lightening hitting a car. Thank God you're okay!
When you were unplugging the sensor on the master cylinder, did you have the car running or just the key turned to the on position?
The car should be totally off while unplugging.
So can I leave the sensor unplugged for now til I get a new one. My brake lights on and it beeps none stop 😢
That could be a temporary workaround.
My 06 Accord has the brake light on in the dash. I tryed disconnecting the brake sensor and the light doesn't come off at all. Do you have any idea what it would be?
By brake sensor you mean the brake fluid level sensor? Have you checked the switch for the handbrake? The one I tested with the multimeter in the video.
Thanks man!
You're welcome
Hi Nice video, my honda accord 2013 has the brake light and abs light on.
It used to be only the brake light but now it's both.
Both lights pop up often on the dashboard and at times they don't.
I have changed the abs relay but the issue still persists
Thanks for the compliment. For the ABS light you'll need a scan with a scanner that has access to the ABS module. The brake light should not be beyond the things discussed in this video.
Thanks so much.. your channel is inspiring. You should check out chrisfix channel on TH-cam. Your channels have similar contents that help us out alot. You guys are a blessing to us all
Thanks! I surely know @Chrisfix. Great guy. Awesome channel!
Hey how did you solve the problem
Nice
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What about 2008
Same steps in principle.
@@DIYAutoworksNG thank you for the reply
Can't replace the defective switch without replacing the whole master cylinder? Yikes! More points off for Honda for poor design.
Definitely bad design.
I mean changing the master cylinder isn’t hard but I do all my own maintenance so I’d know if I’m low on brake fluid or not , life is good once you unplug it , cheaper then replacing it 😂
I feel you!