Honda Element cruise control not working -. RESOLVED!

[@johnwilley3049]

I have this problem with mine. It started when the dealership replaced the airbag for the recall. I figured they disconnected the cruise buttons and didn’t reconnect them. I’m replacing the ignition this weekend and will check both. Thanks for the vid!

[@ralphfolden3273]

The dealer replaced the airbag on my car on a recall and replaced the turn signal cancellation piece upside down and after that my left turn signal light would not cancel properly. I was years realizing that the dealer caused the problem.

[@feralcatguy5980]

The first rule of troubleshooting is KISS... Keep It Simple Stupid. Thank you for reminding me about the switch (which I normally keep on). My cruise control works again. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Superman0820]

You’re a life saver. Thank you for this video!!!

[@ralphfolden3273]

What causes the green light on the cruise control activation switch located on lower left dashboard to not work?

[@buckygoldstein9256]

The switch on the brake peddle is screw adjustable. You should be able to just move the switch to the correct distance from the brake peddle. No need for the tape or getting a thicker bushing. Thanks for the video.

[@howtoboilwater4828]

Thanks Bucky I did not know that

[@jamesunderwood9100]

Lol... same thing happened to me, and I couldn’t figure out why cruise didn’t wanna engage!!! I put a small round head bolt in the bushing spot and that let my cruise come on!!

[@speciebmx]

tried this, it did not fixed the problem on my 2003 CRV. Any other tips?

[@Kizzle001]

Great video, I have this problem now too. Going to the penny trick tomorrow over the pad. How did you position that magnet for the cell phone holder on the console btw?

[@howtoboilwater4828]

Thanks! The magnet I got for the cell phone is just held in place with heavy duty double sided tape and has been working well for me.. still in place 😊

[@theyukonwarrior49212]

As this fix does work, there is faults to it. Under that little pad is the break light switch. Now because you put that priece of metal there it completes the circuit which in turn leaves your breaks lights on, all the time. So it would be much easy to just go buy a new break switch which comes with that little pad. It is much easier and very inexpensive. I replaced mine at auto zone and it cost no little then 5 or 10 bucks.

[@neurosentience5150]

I have the other problem. Dash light comes on but the cruise button light doesn’t.

[@Phillyfly2u]

Me too, did you find a fix?

[@NoKreativeUsername]

@@Phillyfly2udid u find a fix

[@isaacanderson3968]

I just bought an 03 element this last weekend and the light comes on but does not engage the cruise. If i find the fix I will let you know

[@tristyn9552]

Me to, check your fuses

[@kendlewillams6557]

@@isaacanderson3968I have the same car and the same issue! Did you find a fix?

[@HP_Quinn]

Good to know; I just bought the same exact part as I found little plastic pieces under the brake pedal. Came out the next morning to a dead battery. Jumped it and noticed my brake lights stayed on. I'm still unsure if the small side goes towards the front of the car and wider side towards the switch? Maybe mine isn't thick enough either... Hmm

[@LarryRichelli]

I would like to find the honda part but they are so hard to find. I have a 2006 CRV with the same problem

[@byronarriola4304]

Can't you just unscrew the unit with the spring loaded pin with a 1/4 turn to the left. Then slide the whole unit in 1 or 2 threads in and then lock back into place with a 1/4 turn, just to push the white pin tip closer to the brake pedal?

[@howtoboilwater4828]

Try it and let me know if it works

[@AGRIMMDEATH13]

I have a 2000 honda accord v6 coupe 3.0 and same thing for my car gonna try this update soon

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

I understand the problem (car think the brake is on), but your solution description is unclear. Vague.