Brake lights on all the time, will not go out. - VOTD

If you have brake lights that will not go out there's a good chance that this switch at the brake pedal arm has gone bad or has come loose from its bracket. This video will show you how to find the switch for the brake lights and the cruise control shut off.
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[@kirbyurner]

When my brake lights wouldn't go off, I did a KZbin search and wow, I have exactly that same Maxima, same color and everything. We found the grommet of whatever it's called on the floor mat. I'm gonna get a quote from the mechanic, knowing the problem, as my driveway is hardly a fun place to work on such things.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@ladonnakaliese]

Because of your video, I'm sure I can do this myself. You just saved me $120+ at the shop for this! Thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@inspirational3rd]

Awesome!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! very informative, You are well spoken, and know what you are talking about!!! Because of you, I saved $, and time!! Knowledge is Power. Again , thank you for all you do!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Benito Hernandez you are welcome.

[@gregnelson7545]

Very helpful! Brake lights on my 20 year old Volvo have drained the battery so I'm going to check this out! Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

+Greg Nelson That might be it.

[@-jsarni2262]

The most informative video on this issue that I have seen yet. This very well may be the last one I have to watch before I make the repair 1000 thank yous

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@wxam3712]

Thank you so much! I was able to fix my 2004 Honda Civic and not cost me any time or money. You rock!!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@calexander230]

I just tried this on a 2000 Maxima, although the sensors were very different. I also didn’t have the right grommets, so I used plastic body panel rivets.... and it worked! Thank you very much.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@jamesbaze5046]

Thankyou very much. After watching your video I saw broken remnants of my old grommet on my car floor board. I went to oreillys and bought a new grommet, popped in and it worked like a champ! Your the man! Thanks again!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@just.j5302]

So you can buy just the grommet? & You didn't have to replace the switch?

[@brittneybryan2841]

Mine did the same, $15 piece and not too difficult to install. Make sure you get 2, cruise control switch will break too if it hasn't already.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing

[@ericcraig4883]

Bless you. Got the brakes,Fixed. Now, for the cruise control

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome!

[@raybhandz]

Wow….absolutely amazing. This is why I always come to KZbin for any question I may have THANKS BRO 😎

[@RobertDIY]

Any time!

[@windansurf]

Very helpful video, thank you. For reference, the part number is 46584-S0100 (Stopper-Rubber).

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing

[@Livindaybyday]

Thank you. I hope this is my problem. A lot cheaper fix then a new alternator..

[@RobertDIY]

🤞🏾

[@soulberna3516]

Thank you so much! This video saved me so much time and money and now i have a better understanding on how my brakes and brake lights work. Thank you robert🙏🙏

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@stopdroolinreally]

Js thank you so much. You are the first person to talk me to take off the nut-duh! Now let me get back out there and see!

[@RobertDIY]

👍🏾

[@FireoniceSports]

Thanks so much for the video, I came out and my battery was dead, I got a jump and my break lights are always on. I will check the switches in the morning.

[@RobertDIY]

👍🏾

[@skatetown100]

Thanks Robert .. You really helped my friend. She thinks she is a mechanic now.

[@RobertDIY]

😜

[@obaid.371]

Wow ... that rubber fell down .. i went to mechanic for repair and bargain price but when i played video i just returned and fixed it myself .... Thanks boss...

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@TheoneGodfather]

On mine the little black rubber pad got old and fell out so the plunger would go straight through the hole in the lever. They have them at your local parts store. Oreilly's didn't have the right size to fit mine so I bought a pack of plastic body panel tabs . Tab snapped in perfect, problem solved less than $5. Cant remember the part Number for the tabs but have them at home.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for sharing.

[@TheoneGodfather]

Robert DIY No problem. Not going to be everyone’s issue and had I not watched the video I probably wouldn’t have figured it out and taken it to a shop.

[@ghislainpoulin4913]

Thank s for sharing your knowledge with us sr very informative 👍

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@travisbramall1669]

Dude. Idk who you are, but God bless you! I'm about to find out if this method works with my 1996 Sentra.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@travisbramall1669]

@@RobertDIY Well,... it worked! LOL

[@andylopez7766]

I figured it out Robert. My T bird needed a brake switch. I fixed it thanks for your advice very cool and came in handy

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@wackyworldofwindios3476]

Thanks for the information . Under the dash we go.

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch

[@pershop4950]

Good video. My car has the switches behind some kind of plate...I'm assuming I can remove that plate but I'm not totally sure! I don't want to wreck something even worse. I was looking for more videos to see if others really have removed that plate or if they just crane and arch and thread their way through to the switch.

[@RobertDIY]

It's tight down there.

[@deadreaper1141]

Thanks a lot for this video, I arrived at work and noticed brake lights stayed on so I disconnected the battery while I looked for a solution, found this vid and managed to make a quick fix while I wait for the stoppers to arrive, thanks for saving my battery!!

[@RobertDIY]

Great job

[@philipbruton6561]

I'm a small guy, but how do you get to those? To the left of the steering column housing and laying on your belly?

[@RobertDIY]

back of my shoulders.

[@vbarrera71509]

So helpful. Didn’t know there was two switches!! Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@philipbruton6561]

I love car girls, turnig wrenches, fixing stuff! My wife would'nt know a pedal switch from a Nintendo Switch video game console. (Plus, you get littler fingers and cant get to more stuff.)

[@starrwolff77]

Thank you so much for your video. I was able to save my 91 Nissan from being taken to that garage in the sky. ;P Couldn't believe something so simple was draining my battery

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@chris4257]

Just fixed it for 7.89 you the man fr

[@RobertDIY]

💪🏾 Awesome

[@carolsimmons6013]

I have a 2000 Nissan Altima. I found the switch that you are talking about and when I push the button in, the lights still stay on. So does that mean I need to replace the switch? Also I noticed that the little rubber grommet is not there as well.

[@RobertDIY]

I would think so.

[@noahboren7916]

Thank you sir exactly what i needed just stuck a bolt in that sucker

[@RobertDIY]

👍🏾💪🏾

[@jamesjhalliwell756]

I have a 1994 850 brake lights stay on when I have the lghts on and eng on jimmy I like your video they have been a real help

[@RobertDIY]

On both sides or just the drivers side?

[@jamesjhalliwell756]

both sides I even checked the switch

[@RobertDIY]

Only on while the car is running?

[@theycallmeherbie]

I know this is a old video, but I have a 4th gen. I swapped my bulbs to LEDs, the only issue I had was front turn signals hyperflashed and corrected that with a resistor. My issue now is my front 4 parking lights flash everytime I press the brake pedal. I get a fairly loud clicking sound like a relay from what sounds like under the shifter area. Is that normal? Could that be the brake swich? I double checked all my wiring and it only did this after the LED swap. I may try going back to halogen on my parking lighys and try that. The only way to stop the flashing is to have the parking lights on anytime im driving which is illegal, though it does look nice that way. Thx.

[@RobertDIY]

was it doing it before you changed bulbs? The shift release solenoid is there and probably just getting loud before failure.

[@RobertDIY]

strange situations. try a Nissan forum.

[@theycallmeherbie]

@@RobertDIY I dont think so, i didnt know because when I tested brake lights i pressed brakes and my cousin checked tail lights, everything was good, until I started driving around and people honked because at a 4 way stop I was basically giving them the go ahead even if it was my turn, yet no one told me. I noticed when i let my mother use it and she got in to start and i was standing off to driver side and she pressed brake pedal to start car and thats when I seen the front parking lights flash. Its only one flash every time I hear the click when brake pedal pressed, holding pedal down no lights, like its a relay tripping them, blueprints show parking lights tied in with brake lights, so that was my initial thought. As to forums, you replied quicker then they did and I put the post up a week ago, you replied within hours. So i may change back to halogen today after work and see if that corrects it. Im not sure a resistor would work as its not hyperflashing. Otherwise everything else funtions normally, I did notice my 3rd brake light is out as well, i never changed that one yet.

[@krystenpoindexter4353]

Hey there! Thanks for the video. I have an Altima & it seems like it will be impossible to even get a tool back there to loosen the nut. Any suggestions? Will I need a special tool?

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea.

[@bennybtw5084]

just fixed my 09 maxima thank you!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@brickbazooka408]

Very helpful! Thank you señor.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@donaldhooker2459]

im looking for a fuse for my 1996 nissan maxima spoiler 3rd light or is it all one brake circuit

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea.

[@darronjohnson7281]

2005 nissan maxima brake lights stays on and it’s not the switch or a fuse, wires maybe touching, what else can I do, please advise

[@RobertDIY]

maybe the switch is bad.

[@mariosoto8716]

What if I tried pressing both switches and the brake lights still stayed on? What would the next solution be?

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea. I don't even know what kind of car you have.

[@stevenash1794]

I have a 1999 maxima and given its 20 years old it has few problems. This is one. I’ll check your fix in the AM for the brake lights staying on. Hopefully it’ll be that simple. I also have a grind/ click noise that occurs when I turn. Any advice on that?

[@RobertDIY]

CV axle?

[@stevenash1794]

My little yellow pads were not there anymore. Any ideas for a quick fix? And yes it sure it my cv axles

[@juniorquinones1842]

Yo man you are a god send my 01 Infiniti i30 has a little rubber pad missing an all i had to do is watch your short informative video to figure out the problen you just earned a sub from me my man. Appreciate you

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@maryanncleary3227]

thank you saved me time and money

[@RobertDIY]

that was the plan. ;)

[@03Misael21]

so it turns out i was having this issue as well. I thought it was related to a remote start that i had recently installed. But turns out it was the brake pedal switch! no more brake light problems

[@RobertDIY]

Very nice.

[@rondadew6934]

Thank you. It worked exactly as you described

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@THEVOIDZ]

Thank you so much for this clear and concise video

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@jcordoneable]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

+John Cordone you are welcome.

[@jerryevans2744]

What fuse stays on when the engine is off one a 1998 Nissan maxima ?

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea.

[@leonardcrowe7323]

What if after u replace the break switch they still on new bulbs new switch still on help plz

[@RobertDIY]

Take it to a mechanic.

[@TheeGreyBllues]

Thank you so much, it gave me a temporary fix to find a solution!

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@krazylaostah206]

I have a question, the brake switch connector is difficult to pull off which I think is broken and I have to replace it. Any idea of how to replace or rewire the connector to the brake light switch. Thanks for your video.

[@RobertDIY]

+Ricky T Nothing more than what this video offers.

[@andrewray6262]

good explanation!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@jessefava16]

Thanks man. My brake lights finally work again

[@RobertDIY]

Good to hear

[@eliascadena1187]

Would you do the same thing to a 2013 Toyota Tacoma?

[@RobertDIY]

I would check it.

[@MrEllya25]

Why does it the light switch keep happening what is the preventative method to stop it from coming on my sister car this will be the 3 time this has happen she has a 1999 Nissan Sentra

[@RobertDIY]

I don't understand what you are asking.

[@johndoe5162]

Thank you sir, you were of great help. I will definitely subscribe to your channel.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@user-gu8yf1kr4t]

I'm having a problem with my tail lights not turning off this just started two days ago everything else works fine do you have any suggestions and what size fuse would I put in I'm a girl so I don't know much about cars Don't want to get ripped off $63,000 mi infinity i37 obviously made my battery die help😢

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch! Could be a bad headlight switch or a bad light control module. You should Google that issue or have the dealer troubleshoot it for you.

[@dbhojwani2012]

Thanks for the video. Saved me a lot of time and money. I have a 1995 maxima got the problem Fixed Thanks again.

[@RobertDIY]

dbhojwani2012 Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@-jsarni2262]

I followed your video to the switches and I've come to the conclusion that when my switches are depressed the lights are still on so I may have a relay problem?

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch, or the switch is bad.

[@debbiesanders4306]

You just saved me a huge headache thank you👍

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@jonathancochran5134]

Thanks that is exactly what it was

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@loharmony1]

I have 2001 Infiniti i30 touring and I my breaks are staying on and I have already had the switch changed and now it malfunctioning again. On my car it is just a plug with a white button. What should I do? Thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

Brakes or brake lights?

[@loharmony1]

Robert DIY break lights

[@XavyWitVODS]

What are the tools I would need for this maxima ?

[@RobertDIY]

What tools did I use?

[@XavyWitVODS]

@@RobertDIY yes

[@XavyWitVODS]

@@RobertDIY which tools did you use?

[@sheilamee3459]

So where do I find the gromit if its gone...

[@RobertDIY]

🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheYuriBabe]

What year is this car? I have a 2001 maxima and I still couldn't find those little pads.

[@RobertDIY]

'97.

[@Djselfpaid]

I replaced switch twice brand new switch but it still didn’t solve problem

[@RobertDIY]

ouch

[@3kingstongiabrothers222]

How do you fixs same problem but with territory 2004

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea.

[@andylopez7766]

Hi Robert. I have a 97 Ford Thunderbird lx. My brake light s stay on when car is totally off. And. I can't find the rubber stopper s I looked help pl

[@RobertDIY]

Bring it by.

[@Gwhit3y34]

I used old credit card piece and duct tape. Works great

[@rogeliogarcia2997]

That's exactly what is wrong with my car thank you 👍

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@arturodiaz8092]

Good video

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@03Misael21]

i had a remote start done and the lights stay on unless i take the fuse out, and its a big hassel. im not sure if its the remote start interface, the remote start itself, or the brake switch. because my brake lights would stay on before the installation and would go off after a couple of tries, but not now.

[@RobertDIY]

+Misael Cartagena have you checked the switch?

[@erinlyn2802]

tyvm. this was a simple to understand video. i appreciate it.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@fantom97]

Hey thank you very much for the information! I have the same vehicle ! But my issue is the opposite, I changed all the bulbs in the rear, the brakes were working fine and when I got home to check if they were still working only 1 break light was working and the other three set of lights shut off? Any suggestions

[@RobertDIY]

+fantom97 Check the bulbs and wires going to the lights.

[@fantom97]

thank you sir, the issue was the socket, one of the contact points was corroded and not making the proper contact! very kind of you for the suggestion! good day!!

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal.

[@Gwhit3y34]

Wish I could like this video 10 times

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@markcole8436]

Thank you. Was a big help

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@gretabridges3364]

AWESOME!!! Thanks for the GREAT video...

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@ommm23]

We had that problem and the little pad was replaced, but the light still stays on. Now we have a problem with the battery draining. We just had the battery replaced. The check engine light is on, too. What could that be?

[@RobertDIY]

If the light is on, it will drain the battery.

[@ommm23]

Thank you . We finally got it fixed.

[@03Misael21]

+ommm23 how did yall get it fixed?

[@ommm23]

Misael Cartagena There were 2 parts missing. The first one was under the brake pedal but I'm not sure where the other one was. Sorry. It was causing a slow drain of the battery, so by the end of the week the battery was dead. It's a small round part about the size of a penny. I believe it was only 4-5 dollars. Labor was 40. Or you could do it yourself and save money.

[@RobertDIY]

Most places have a minimum labor of $75 - $90.

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

thanks..very helpful

[@RobertDIY]

+10GALLEN81 thanks for watching.

[@BlacknightDizzyP]

How to replace the brake light on the same exact Maxima which I have back at home

[@RobertDIY]

In the tail light or the one in the rear window?

[@BlacknightDizzyP]

+Robert DIY I think the one on the rear window

[@RobertDIY]

I'll check it out next time I go to the Junkyard.

[@jasonb6059]

Thanks for the help

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@ExpensiveGarbage]

Thanks...... MAAAAAN!!!

[@craigrobinson8995]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertDIY]

craig robinson Thank you for watching.

[@mollywaddell1782]

Thanks very helpful.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@BlacknightDizzyP]

Oh ok Let me know I most likely find it because it gotta be fix by my court date tomorrow since I gotta ticket for it

[@RobertDIY]

+pierre david lol, wait until the last day?

[@BlacknightDizzyP]

+Robert DIY lol Nahhhh The junk yards starting not to carry 90s Nissan Maxima cars no more I've been looking all over for months now and I finally found some today so it's not me lol

[@RobertDIY]

Hope it works out for you.

[@JpBerger3]

Thanks for posting!

[@RobertDIY]

Jp Berger Thanks for watching.

[@tewreckz]

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[@Lpoint5]

Appreciate this!!!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@mshannonjones]

Fixed my exact issue! nice video.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@jorgel.maravilla676]

Thank for the imfo i have this issue

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@maddieedits961]

Mine is missing one of the rubber boots how do i replace it

[@RobertDIY]

Your what is missing one of the rubber boots?

[@maddieedits961]

Those two pads the switches release off of

[@RobertDIY]

Interesting.

[@davepeck4637]

Hell yea. You the man. Thanks a ton!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to help!

[@tenguage42101]

good job! thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

marshall harper Thanks for watching.

[@MaxRevolution22]

Very helpful!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@raylee1187]

Yes u r the man thank you

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@allenmiller1627]

whats the name of the plastic piece?

[@RobertDIY]

What plastic piece?

[@brucea.4828]

Allen Miller Brake light switch stop pad.

[@Abillion_Air]

What's the name of the bumper thing

[@RobertDIY]

Huh? What time stamp?

[@Abillion_Air]

Yeah the yellow thing I need that I he brake light want go off and that peace is why

[@nicholaspallett9070]

Cheers mate 👌

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@fatlucy101]

Thanks man!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@randypetewon7222]

Really helpfull

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferrankin699]

What about 2008 mulibu

[@RobertDIY]

May be similar.

[@derekharris507]

There is a grommet on the brake pedal that the brake pedal switch pushes against. Go get a piece of bumper retainer trim from Lowe’s or Home Depot it’s the right size to go through that hole. Then press down on the brake pedal with your right elbow and reach up in there with your right hand and push the bumper retainer trim through the hole. Permanent fix.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing

[@casinobucalino4509]

what's the name for that part

[@RobertDIY]

The brake light switch?

[@casinobucalino4509]

No not the switch but it's across from the switch

[@RobertDIY]

Pic?