Brake lights stay on

[@gregleiphart8615]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. mY 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS REALLY CONCERNED WITH HER BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON AND YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME KNOW WHERE TO LOCATE THE SWITCH! We had a very special father-daughter experience and she is learning how much money can be saved doing some things by yourself.

[@nancyberghammer3569]

Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video on how to change the brake light switch. My Mercury Mountaineer needed it and it was Sunday. Places are closed and I didn't want to take a change and get rear ended. I got the part from Advanced Auto Parts near where I live. I am a 70 year old female and I did the work myself based on your video. Thanks again - I saved a lot of money - the part only cost me $13.90. I feel good about the saving and the work I did. Thanks again.

[@chrundle]

For a few weeks now, I've been disconnecting the posts of my battery everytime I would get out of my car. After several other videos, I stumbled upon this, which so happened to have my exact Make/Model/Year. Extremely useful video, thank you so much.

[@t.harris4309]

You are the MAN!!!.... Happend to my 1998 Mercury Villager last night. After watching your video I went and looked and one of the buttons was broken with the pieces on the floor. You have saved me a lot worry today. I had to disconnect my battery last night.

[@AwesomenessMaui]

This video really saved us. Thank you. My wife's Corolla break lights were staying on at 10pm at night, no where to go, no one to call. The hood cable was broken and we couldn't get under the hood to unhook the battery. This video was a real lifesaver. People who are nice enough to make these videos are really amazing individuals. Thank you so much for your help.

[@davidsandlak5718]

Thank you. This worked for my 2015 f-350. I remembered the hole in the brake pedal bracket and when I watched your video it all made sense. I found the button under the floor mat. Simple fix. Thanks again.

[@leeg066]

I had the same problem on a Honda Accord 2014. I had to unsnap a bottom cover and the left corner of the bottom of the dash half way to get access. I just reached around and compressed/pinched the orange v-clip and they went back together with a satisfying click. Your pictures made it all make sense. Thank you for the instruction and clear videography. Harrison

[@realfixesrealfast]

glad it helped, thanks for commenting

[@danielwatters9036]

Right on the nose! Watched the video inside, went out to the car, saw the broke bits on the car mat, had a look under the dash, had a spare bumper not being used on the left side of the pedal and voila. Presto chango, problem (brake like staying on) fixed. Thanks, the video was very straight forward, concise and helpful. Going to order a new part tonight to put back on the left side.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad it helped, thanks for your comments.

[@user-BossMan]

🎉wow how convenient that your manufacturer thot to put an extra one there! Makes you wonder why they just don't make it a built in part of the metal that's ALREADY THERE!!

[@redonk1740]

there's a lot of videos about this, but this was short, straight to the point, and actually gave a clear, well lit shot of the area. thank you.

[@johnboythai1514]

Only one dollar in Thailand! I bought two of them...keeping one for a spare. I have a 2004 Toyota Soluna Vios. Great video....Thanks!

[@rlshaman]

This video was what I came across when searching for a similar issue on my 2000 Ford Contour SE Sport. It is the same basic principal on the Ford Contour except there is no pad. Instead there is a metal slot in which the mechanics for the the break on/off goes into and it had come out of said slot. This amazingly helpful video pointed me in the right direction. Before, I was charging my vehicle daily because it kept dying and I never saw the break lights in the day. Thank you very much for the video and best wishes.

[@vickyhopper2753]

Thanks for this. This just happened to me today in my 01 Corolla. Found the plastic parts on the floor and thought it was something I drug in off my shoe. Watched the video realized that was what it was, went to Advance Auto Parts and grabbed a bumper assortment for $4.80, got under the pedal and fixed it. No labor, no ripoff, no waiting on anyone to fix it. Thanks again.

[@Echofixer]

Thanks for the video. Auto Zone and Pep Boys didn't carry the part. I took the flat disk piece and drilled a hole in the middle, put a screw in that stuck out the same length as the broken off plastic shaft and was just wide enough to fit in the hole in the plate. Works like a charm.

[@muziseanbymuzitv]

I love ppl who take the time to make these.. Millennial Do it yourself Dads around the world, thank you

[@robi750]

I looked for part with name "Brake light switch bumper" found it in local store but price was USD 7.90 so instead i ring the 🔔 in my head and cut the central head of 2 old Slipper's Strap and stuck it in. Working like better then original part. Thank you sir for this video.

[@truInI]

awesome explained this problem to my dad when i did a Google search. He didn't trust my findings, but wait till I tell him how i found your video and actually fixed it with a piece of tape and the bottom piece of my rubber slippers. Thank God for technology and inguinity. :) I have an acura tsx. now I can go to bed without dreading about disconnecting my battery with a pliers. A girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do! happy now

[@michaeldeimeke1026]

I was about to start ripping apart the dash when I found your video. Exactly the problem - saved me a bunch of time and money! Thanks!!

[@SuperChamp49]

The most simple and to-the-point video regarding this problem. I have this issue with my 2015 Mustang GT. Same fix.

[@mggoodvsevil]

Thank you so Much this info saved me some money I used it to trouble shoot a 98 Mitsubishi brake lights that where staying on and it was in fact the little plastic part that was broken Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sir.

[@nshrestha7507]

thanks a lot..you saved me time money and lot of mental tension......what you are doing is great!!!! thanks again.

[@Epocseer]

This was so very helpful, i literally just came in from temporarily resolving this problem. I looked on the floor, aftering having watched this video, and sure enough, there were the bits of the bumper that had been broken. i put a small flat rubber trinket there for the night till i can get the piece tomorrow. He stated that they don't sell this part in the stores but it's worth a try calling, i mean. maybe there's been a greater demand after 5 years from the making of this video.

[@julidervishi]

I have no words to thank you. Your 3 minute video saved me many and time. Thanks again and again. Great video.

[@randyevans5606]

Amazingly clear and concise. The fix really works for most vehicles. I was able to jury rig my '93 Nissan D21 with a nut and bolt and recharge the battery until I could get to a dealer and and get the proper part. It took 5 minutes and saved me a lot of stress. Thank you.

[@msxmurda2385]

I immediately saw the broken piece of plastic, then saw this video and everything made sense. Thanks! That scumbags at Brakes Plus wanted 100$ to fix it, and I...a girl, fixed it in 2 minutes.

[@sabbir2000]

Awesome. .. i was going crazy looking everywhere from battery to bulbs and wires.. thank you so much

[@mizgracie872]

Thank you so much! Found pieces on floorboard just like you said. Video covered everything I needed. The part # was especially nice to have.

[@TheSenseiJeff]

I am replacing my brake light switch bumper right now! I was going to take my 2003 ZX2 to a mechanic, but you just saved me some hard earned cash. Couldn't thank you enough!

[@craigvincent6558]

Have to agree with those below. I found this and other video's of your very helpful and informative. Without question you have saved me both time and money. Part numbers and cost estimates and focused video and everything. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your doing this. Thanks again..

[@DeadliestLit]

Your video was very helpful and to-the-point! I used it to fix the problem on my 99 Corolla. I still need the button to make the fix permanent, but to make the lights stay off tonight, I just slid a piece of tissue in the button slot, and it worked like a charm Thank you so much!

[@KosmoOnTop]

You are a genius. I used a plastic screw n smooth it out, put it in the hole and wahhhlaaaaa. Nice video.

[@jinnbug]

Excellent. Helped me diagnose the problem in a matter of moments. I found a large piece of the broken switch on the floorboard & epoxied back on. Problem solved.

[@mrellis263]

On point sir. My wife’s vehicle had this issue so I sent your video to her and my son. Thanks for being so helpful.

[@sweetluv062002]

My dad just had this problem. Your video was easy to follow!! Thank you s ooo much

[@penninamabonye3761]

Best of all of the videos. Well explained straight forward Thaaaank youuu soo much

[@charles33390]

I cannot thank you enough. Your presentation was so concise right down to the part #..My 99 escort's brake switch is back to normal.I do think that ford could have designed this better.So once again THANK YOU.!!!!!!!

[@moofushu]

This very same problem happened to me on my 92 Acura Integra and Nissan Sentra. I don't understand why the makers of all the cars just don't make the metal things that hold the "bumpers" the shape of the bumpers and leave it at that. They could have just stamped the steel into the bumper shape and eliminate the plastic bumper all together. From the looks of it all cars have them "bumpers." Sorry for my venting on this nice blog :) Good Video!

[@MrKimPage]

thank you so much! I am down here in Mexico in Guadalajara, so trying to find the part for a 93 Mercury Villager would have been tough. Honestly, this JUST HAPPENED to us, we found the little pieces of plastic on the floor, I came in the house and the first thing I did was a KZbin lookup, and BAM, I've got the thing figured out. Only I used two peso coins. I've got two coins in place, the brake lights are off now for the time being. Now I have to go out and find some super glue! Thanks!

[@createwithrightintention1790]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's late, I live in a place where the neighbors just aren't nice & don't have anyone to ask & didn't want to have the brake lights on all weekend till i can get it fixed! Bless you!

[@ABergieCreation]

Thank you for your video. We have wheelchair accessible van conversion - E150 1999 Ford van and recently our brake lights come on intermittently once the van is off. Again, intermittently, the Remote start won't start when brake light is on, as if battery is dying. But if you start it manually, it starts. When it happens, the b/L goes off when you pull up on the foot pedal. Hoping to avoid this (husband can't hop in van to start manually - needs remote start method) when in park, we stuffed "support" under the pedal, pushing it up to keep brake lights off. However if we don't pack it hard enough, it clearly must droop enough, losing contact and the light is on again. A friend wiggled the actual switch component and the light wobbled off and on. So we all concluded that it is the actual plug in brake light switch component and picked up a replacement. However based on your video, in your opinion (or anyone else out there), do you think it is more likely just a contact issue because of the plastic little plug that you shared may be missing? We are about to have the B/L Switch changed, but because we have had so many trial and errors diagnosing this issue, a little skeptical and thought your video made more sense. Any help or opinions would be appreciated.

[@JosephRogers225]

This video was extremely helpful, thanks. There's another video that came up #1 on the search results where the dude was like "There's a THING, next to the DOOHICKEY, and when this thing presses that thing..." I couldn't take it. X'ed out of that video, and then clicked yours (#2 in the search results). You guys made it easy to understand, the video work was clear, and it was very easy to understand where the parts were located. I went outside, sure as hell, there's no more button there, so I slipped a water bottle lid in there until we can get to the store in the morning, and now I'm a damned HERO! ;) Thanks, guys.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate them. Duane

[@SuperJamster1]

THANK YOU! My daughter's car battery kept dying after it was parked for a day, and when she came home from college, she said her cruise control wouldn't work. Sure enough, the little "button" bumper was there on the floor. For a quick fix until I can get a new one, I just used a furniture slider (button that goes under the chair legs) and bent the pin to hold it in place. Of course, now her lights go off, and the cruise control goes on. Many thanks.

[@jbob931]

Thanks, very good, fixed my 97 escort wagon, I think part # was the same, guy at Ford parts wasn't real certain of what I was talking about so it was good to have the part #. Hard to get under dash I pulled up to a curb to get more height for my lower body. Also, with ignition off there wasn't enough play to get bumper in, finally I figured to turn engine on with power brakes, there was a bit more clearance to get bumper in. I wasted almost an hour until I thought of the power brake solution.

[@PeanutBonsaiDexterPenny]

This happened to me at 830 at night and I would have for sure had a dead battery (which is brand new) and been stranded in the morning. This video was made with love and empathy, truly. I watched it and raced out to O'Reilly's before they closed. I told them what I learned in your video and they agreed and sold me the part. I had it replaced within 10 minutes (it's hart to get at it/weird angle) but success! When the brake lights went off I almost cried. I want to hug people, especially professionals, that take the time to make these videos for us. It saved me anxiety and money and time. But also, even if my car started tomorrow, I did not want to drive around with brake lights on as that is dangerous. So thank you !!!!!!!!!! Weekend saved!

[@realfixesrealfast]

glad it helped, thanks for letting me know

[@Wilbenster]

Thanks a lot for uploading this video!! Had the same problem..I use an 03 ford focus se wagon. Since I'm in Ghana, where some parts are hard to come by, I just improvised with some really packed cardboard and some glue! Thanks!

[@nevets323]

Perfect instructions. Great video. I used a spare bolt and some duct tape to fix the brake lights on my car.

[@aekermans1]

Thank you SOOOOO much for this video!! It, along with a $3.50part, I was able to fix this problem myself.

[@lichin11]

You described the problem and solution for my 97 Corolla perfectly. Thank you sir!

[@fleekdasheek9176]

This actually helped me out! on my 2003 mazda protege. I need to extend the plastic bit because the little peg doesn't rest on it anymore.

[@VedollMoon]

You have no idea how much I need to thank you for this video! I was feeling hopeless for not having one damn clue what was wrong with my car. I was even deciding on taking it to an auto shop to see what was wrong with it. I admit I don't know much about cars, so any little wrong thing throws me into a panic, but I'am glad for your videos. They are easy to understand and you get right on point!

[@adamr4158]

Thank you very much for showing this I was wondering where or what that broken piece was I found on my floor!

[@Daddypants11]

Was the problem in my mom's 98 escort. A million thank you's!!!

[@cpetties2010]

Thanks to your video, I fixed my 98 escort for $5.86. Not bad for a grandma who knows very little about cars. Thank you.

[@juanchalateco]

Thank you for youe help even i have a honda accord the concept is the same, is hard to get this little part on auto parts, but i made my own and it works perfect, thank you so much, mechanic told me that he needs to replace the switch plus laber, i saved good bucks, God bless.

[@rwbishop]

Same deal with my 87 Accord. First the cruise control stopped working, then about a year later the brake light thing. A quick visual turned up the missing pad for the brake light switch... while there discovered the pad missing from the clutch switch as well. I 'fixed' both with 1/4-20 bolts and nylock nuts, but they were noisy when the pedal arms returned to the 'up' position and hit them. Later got the correct pads, and all was right in the world! Miss that car, it just ran and ran and ran...

[@beqster65]

Dear Sir- You are SO smart and an excellent teacher! Thank you so much!

[@SebastianMatiasNeira]

Thank you Sir ! I fixed my car before a long travel watching this video

[@XSquibX]

This was exactly my problem and you answered why I had little blue plastic pieces. I had looked up and thought it was to hold something maybe, but you answered it exactly. Thanks :)

[@AdoAdoAdo09]

Nice informative video. Even the part number came up correct. The FORD parts guy said "Nope, that's not a FORD number", but when he looked it up it was the p/n. Just one thing, most FORD parts locations don't have any of these around anymore, so... Had to order this $4.17 part from the Detroit area distribution center. They only ship in quantities of five(5) and I ended up paying over $20.00 after tax. Had to take all five of them and the local FORD dealership would NOT buy back the extra four parts. That's Borgman FORD & MAZDA in Grandville, MI. I won't go back and do business with those people again.

[@watcher818]

Thanks for the video. I have a Mercury Villager, lights stay on,. Found the cracked bumper on the floor today. Going to make one from some stock urethane rod. Or look at Autozone first. Note the two bumpers on my pedal are gone. One for the brake light, and the other I assume for the Cruise Control. I recently had an issue where the CC could not be set, now I know why. AI am happy though that is wasn't a wiring issue or something serious. Appreciate it, thanks!

[@user-BossMan]

WOW!! WAT AN ENTRANCE!! All the kids came running cuz they thot I was putting a movie on!! 😂

[@ulefule]

Thank you so much mate ❤️❤️❤️ saved me a trip to auto electronics

[@georgehodel]

Thank you so much. I never would have known that was the problem. You saved me lots of money !!

[@realfixesrealfast]

Your on the right track. That circuit is very basic. Since the lights will work, it is Not a power or ground issue. That leaves the switch, And it simply opens or closes the circuit (contacts). There are a few different types of switches but they all do the same thing. Some times its simply that the switch needs adjusted. After all, you've been pressing on that pedal for nearly 30 years. Try adjusting it first.

[@noname-ho8mh]

Thank you so much for sharing this information so very clearly! Just noticed my brake light on on 97 Escort, now I can go fix it.

[@paschallhouston]

My break lights were staying on and could not figure it out until i seen that round rubber piece on the floorboard you showed on your video. Thanks i was getting frustrated!

[@matthewgoss2549]

Oh man! Thanks so much! I was totally puzzled. This is an amazing video. Thanks a million for your help!

[@johngunther8220]

Bam!! Great video and explanation, a five minute fix and back on the road.

[@pixel4u]

You explain so good. looks super easy

[@RedSlashAce]

Thank you so much! Very useful. Both of mine were disintegrated. I don't know how long the left one has been gone but my right one finally went I guess and this video helped me replace both! :). Keep up the great work!

[@jeffgarrett7992]

Thank you Duane for your video. It really helped us out today even though we have a '01 Toyota Corolla. Found a very similar set-up to what you presented and discovered where my plastic bumper should go. Installed a new one from my rubber bumper assortment pack , part # 45393, $4.49 @ Advance Auto. Took me a couple of tries, ( upside down and fingers not so nimble anymore, but it works now and all seems to be well. I'm sure you saved us $50 or more. Greatly appreciated!

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[@marcelkayden4237]

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[@marcelkayden4237]

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[@justinmyser]

You just saved me a bunch of stress and probably a bunch if money. Thank you!!

[@pd9971]

Holy shit I think this is why my brake lights won't go off on my Lexus, I found pieces of plastic on my floorboard that I have no idea how they got there but now I know why thanks man!!!

[@tinydx95t2]

Great video.It's a good thing to know.Haven't came across that problem yet but if I do I'll know where to look first.

[@krysjay2345]

Omgosh EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! Wish I had seen this before I bought a new battery. Lol. Thanks!

[@worldoneimporting1002]

I rolled up a small piece of paper to a point and crumpled the other end of it into a "head' shape. it should look like a big thumb tack when you are finished. Stick the pointed end thru the hole, and bend it down so it wont come out, with the head part facing the switch and viola! It worked, and it saves me from spending $30 on the part.

[@victorybase5847]

Great video I wish I had a Ford Escort so that I could fix the problem. But I have an 04 Titan. Before I realized what the problem was I bought a new battery. But that wasn’t the problem. Then I saw the lights flashing on & off instead when the vehicle is turned off & I can’t find a single video on KZbin addressing the problem-except this one. Hopefully its as simple as a button!

[@JonBarr]

Thank you for this video. Just fixed my 1996 Nissan pickup with this info!

[@ricochetrob]

You just saved me a ton of money I'm sure. Thank you!!!

[@wzomar]

I was able to fix mine with a circular felt pad (the kind you put on furniture legs) from the dollar store. Thanks!

[@Jerkwad152]

I used to get a lot of Japanese cars with this same issue, and the button was a pain in the butt to get ahold of. What I usually did was either put a cheap door panel clip in its place, or stuck a piece of cardboard in with some duct tape(which usually lasted longer than the original button!)

[@r.c.b.8087]

All the “thumbs down” probably came from mechanics who otherwise would have charged you hundreds for this $5 fix. Lol

[@tootsd]

I was charged almost $200 for this to be fixed but it didn't work. I'm going to try to do it myself. My biggest problem will be getting down in that area. lol

[@steveauston2811]

On some models, the other bumper is used to make the limit to turn the lights on, so if it is not meeting the limit, the lights will stay off all the time. This varies with makes and models, but it is something to look into just in case.

[@alexzuniga3916]

This just saved me in 2020! Thank you!!!

[@TavoBufu]

I fix my picanto 2006 with this video ty keep on coming the videos

[@MRROLO150]

Thank you !!! This literally just happened to my father car today.. I have to go see a Honda stealership 1st thing in the morning to buy a brake pedal pad stopper.. I know a auto parts place won't have it..

[@ThaRealERAQ]

My car, I mean my uhh spare car had this problem! Thx for the help! DJ Khalid the Best nah u da Best!!

[@steveauston2811]

Some models are called brake light limit switch, brake light bumper, etc. Sometimes you just have to describe it the person and they know which one your talking about. This is used on several different models and are inter change-able with various makes and models.

[@realfixesrealfast]

glad I could be of help

[@joelblumer9617]

Thank you so much. I was able to follow your directions and fix my car.

[@luzvalentin5934]

Amazing. Wonderful video. I just fix my Honda CRV with a similar problem. The video was a big help to get it solve. Thank you.

[@gotflava1]

Absolute life saver!! I had this problem before and knew it was some cheap small plastic part but didnt know where it fit in at.

[@Sanchitoooo]

Thanks, had this problem and replaced the piece with a couple pennies and some duct tape, dont waste your money and time in ordering a new piece

[@officialsnags6333]

awesome quick video ,saved my sanity

[@macheartist]

Thanks! This has been very helpful. Now I know what I need to do with my little Escort with the dead battery. :)

[@Michiganborn1969]

Omg! I had the exact same year, make & model (except mine was white) and I had the exact same problem. I didn't 1st notice the problem till after my battery was dead, then I POP started it & then noticed in my rearview the 3rd brake light was staying on. Sure enough, I found plastic debris on the floorboard of that bumper. My quick fix was 2 pennies wrapped in black electrical tape :D problem solved.

[@colonelboston]

Thank you, baby Jesus for this video!

[@motownboi209dl]

Good video, very detailed, it worked for me since i only noticed those broken pieces until i saw this video, i seen them on the floormat but i tought they were just dirt and rocks haha i just dont get why you say for ford escorts this happens when i have an eclipse and that happened. Other than that lil detail excelent

[@emmarobles9455]

Thank you very much for helping Us!

[@Standingwithfeast]

I just put a small bolt and and nut that I can find that will fit in the hole, works most of the time. Some times I have to adjust the switch back out so the brake won't drag.

[@Ashleymaria24]

THANK YOU!!!! This video saved me today for my 1996 infiniti i30! ❤❤❤