high mount brake light - Acura Forum

wannabe racer · 12-10-07, 08:50 PM

I'm sorry if this question or problem has been posted already but I just don't have the time to search through topics/threads/forums so here goes... All rear lights except the high mount brake light work when I switch the lights on. So I thought a busted high mount brake light would be the reason why the brake lights that do work do not become brighter when I step on the brakes. I replaced the high mount brake light and no luck. Besides a blown fuse, what else could be the culprit? Thanks so much.

n0s_speed · 12-10-07, 09:25 PM

lose wires or bad connections.

Cloud_Walker · 12-10-07, 09:39 PM

Yeah, that's about the only other possibility.

rem0nster · 12-10-07, 11:31 PM

Same exact thing is wrong with mine.. It is weird because they weren't working about 4-5 months ago and then started working, but they stopped working again about a month ago.. So it probably has to be a loose connection or something.. Anyone have a diagram or link to show where the fuses/connections are?

QKSLVER03 · 12-11-07, 10:56 AM

there are 2 fuse boxes, one under the dashboard and the second one under the hood next to the battery.

n0s_speed · 12-11-07, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rem0nster

Same exact thing is wrong with mine.. It is weird because they weren't working about 4-5 months ago and then started working, but they stopped working again about a month ago.. So it probably has to be a loose connection or something.. Anyone have a diagram or link to show where the fuses/connections are?

there should be a diagram or something under the cover of the fuse box.

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Originally Posted by QKSLVER03

there are 2 fuse boxes, one under the dashboard and the second one under the hood next to the battery.

wannabe racer · 12-11-07, 06:47 PM

I may not be deciphering the names/symbols on either of the 2 fuse boxes but I can't seem to find the fuse that's dedicated to the high mount tail light. Is there one? Or should I just check and possibly replace all the fuses associated with the brake lights? Thanks.

n0s_speed · 12-11-07, 07:10 PM

there was a thread regarding the diagram with the fuses. i'm sure someone will bring it out or when i get a chance when i get home i'll find it.

wannabe racer · 12-12-07, 11:56 PM

I think it's time to bring in my car to the dealership to have the professionals take a look at the problem. I've already checked all fuses that I know of (under the hood and under the driver's side dashboard) and they're all good. No blown fuses and the high mount tail light still won't work! Since I have no clue on how to check the wiring, I think it's high time I take my car in to the dealership. I just hope the problem's covered under the extended warranty. Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

wannabe racer · 12-17-07, 07:49 PM

It turns out the brake light switch was broken. $8 for the part and $100 for labor! I don't know if I could've installed it myself but it was a pain to just check the fuse box under the dash so I can only imagine how the mechanic got in there and wriggle the part in place. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know in case you run into brake light problems in the future. Thanks all!

n0s_speed · 12-17-07, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabe racer

It turns out the brake light switch was broken. $8 for the part and $100 for labor! I don't know if I could've installed it myself but it was a pain to just check the fuse box under the dash so I can only imagine how the mechanic got in there and wriggle the part in place. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know in case you run into brake light problems in the future. Thanks all!

stealership strikes again!

giken · 12-18-07, 10:55 PM

Wow, I haven't been on here in a while and that was my first suggestion was the brake switch since you said that none of the lights get brighter when you step on the gas. So I take it that it wasn't covered under extended warranty?

n0s_speed · 12-19-07, 11:31 AM

back giken! how are you and your family, bud?

12-10-07, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
wannabe racer Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8	high mount brake light I'm sorry if this question or problem has been posted already but I just don't have the time to search through topics/threads/forums so here goes... All rear lights except the high mount brake light work when I switch the lights on. So I thought a busted high mount brake light would be the reason why the brake lights that do work do not become brighter when I step on the brakes. I replaced the high mount brake light and no luck. Besides a blown fuse, what else could be the culprit? Thanks so much. __________________ "i just want to beat saleen mustangs...so bring on the superchargers!" - 02 rsx s

12-10-07, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,125 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	lose wires or bad connections. __________________ RSX-S 2005 Honda CBR1000RR 2007 RED/BLACK Current Upgrade - Proton Front Signal Lights - Competition Works Fender Eliminator - ProGrip Tank Protector - Shogun Frame Slider - StompGrip Tank Pad - Jardine D/O S/O - Puig Darksmoke Windscreen - SpeedoHealer

12-10-07, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cloud_Walker One with the Universe Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 1,691 Car 1: '06 RSX-S	Yeah, that's about the only other possibility. __________________ The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible. ~ Oscar Wilde

12-11-07, 06:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wannabe racer Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8	I may not be deciphering the names/symbols on either of the 2 fuse boxes but I can't seem to find the fuse that's dedicated to the high mount tail light. Is there one? Or should I just check and possibly replace all the fuses associated with the brake lights? Thanks. __________________ "i just want to beat saleen mustangs...so bring on the superchargers!" - 02 rsx s

12-11-07, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,125 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	there was a thread regarding the diagram with the fuses. i'm sure someone will bring it out or when i get a chance when i get home i'll find it. __________________ RSX-S 2005 Honda CBR1000RR 2007 RED/BLACK Current Upgrade - Proton Front Signal Lights - Competition Works Fender Eliminator - ProGrip Tank Protector - Shogun Frame Slider - StompGrip Tank Pad - Jardine D/O S/O - Puig Darksmoke Windscreen - SpeedoHealer

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12-10-07, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
rem0nster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast NJ Age: 19 Posts: 163 Your Mood: Car 1: 02 RSX Type-S	Same exact thing is wrong with mine.. It is weird because they weren't working about 4-5 months ago and then started working, but they stopped working again about a month ago.. So it probably has to be a loose connection or something.. Anyone have a diagram or link to show where the fuses/connections are?

12-12-07, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
wannabe racer Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8	I think it's time to bring in my car to the dealership to have the professionals take a look at the problem. I've already checked all fuses that I know of (under the hood and under the driver's side dashboard) and they're all good. No blown fuses and the high mount tail light still won't work! Since I have no clue on how to check the wiring, I think it's high time I take my car in to the dealership. I just hope the problem's covered under the extended warranty. Thanks for all the suggestions guys. __________________ "i just want to beat saleen mustangs...so bring on the superchargers!" - 02 rsx s

12-17-07, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
wannabe racer Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8	It turns out the brake light switch was broken. $8 for the part and $100 for labor! I don't know if I could've installed it myself but it was a pain to just check the fuse box under the dash so I can only imagine how the mechanic got in there and wriggle the part in place. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know in case you run into brake light problems in the future. Thanks all! __________________ "i just want to beat saleen mustangs...so bring on the superchargers!" - 02 rsx s

12-18-07, 10:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
giken Car is For Sale!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 35 Posts: 663 Your Mood: Car 1: 2002 RSX-s Car 2: 2007 Pacifica(wifey) Car 3: 2008 Chevy Van(work)	Wow, I haven't been on here in a while and that was my first suggestion was the brake switch since you said that none of the lights get brighter when you step on the gas. So I take it that it wasn't covered under extended warranty? __________________ 02 RSX type S Exterior: DIY headlights, OEM Carbon Fiber Hood, Carbon Fiber Mugen replica front bumper, Carbon Fiber Mugen sides, Carbon Fiber Type R rear lip, 9500k HID, JDM sidemarkers, 18" gunmetal Radius wheels, JDM Honda emblems, rear wiper plug. Interior: JDM push button starter, Mugen pedals with ITR dead pedal, Mugen shift knob, red stitched shift boot, red sparco door inserts, dual guage pillar pod, autometer guages. Performance: ITR cams, ITR intake manifold, comptech catback exhaust, AEM CAI, Hondata Kpro, tanabe S-OC coilovers.

12-19-07, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,125 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	back giken! how are you and your family, bud? __________________ RSX-S 2005 Honda CBR1000RR 2007 RED/BLACK Current Upgrade - Proton Front Signal Lights - Competition Works Fender Eliminator - ProGrip Tank Protector - Shogun Frame Slider - StompGrip Tank Pad - Jardine D/O S/O - Puig Darksmoke Windscreen - SpeedoHealer

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