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Thanks for this video! It was exactly what I needed. At AutoZone and O'Reilly the part is Dorman Accelerator Pedal Stop Pad 74015. It comes with two different pads; the black one worked on my Acura.
@@adrianmejia4997 So basically there are two electric turbines behind the cockpit that take air from underneath the car and blast it out the exhaust to create grip and downforce. The exhaust also has flaps, in the event that one turbine fails, the flap closes and downforce can be created through one of the fans. Pretty interesting technology. 💯
@@TheActualKingSmiththat’s also a great suggestion. I find that the majority of people would find it easier to disconnect the battery than to search for the correct fuse. However, for some, it makes more sense to just pull the fuse.
@@Scubah also…thanks. I watched 3 videos but this one helped the best. I JUST replaced mine like 5 minutes ago. I did the fuse since the issue occurred Wednesday and I knew I couldn’t try to fix until Friday.
@@TheActualKingSmith Glad it helped! And glad the fix was an easy one! That’s a smart move to just pull the fuse so you could still get around if needed, but glad you’re back up and running. 🫡💯🤙🏾
@@Jamesblonde0007 that’s absolutely a great workaround! The only concern some have is since the bolt is metal, the plastic plunger on the brake light switch tends to wear out faster. Whereas, when you replace the grommet with another grommet it puts less pressure on the brake light switch plunger since the grommet is rubber. 💯🤙🏾 However, I think the bolt will work just fine! 😎
Thank you for the info. I am learning the hard way. I walked out of the house this morning and battery was dead. Bought new batt today and just noticed this evening that two rear lights were on. There was grommet debris on the floor. Thanks to you, I have a good idea what the problem is now. Thanks soooo much! Taking car to shop in the morning. Blessings from Texas. ❤
@@carolgreen1822 I’m glad to hear it’s a simple fix after all! Glad it helped as well in troubleshooting the issue. On the bright side, you now have a new battery that should last you years to come! I was recently in TX so thank you. Blessings to you from FL!
@@Greg-w6t Much appreciated! 💯🤙🏾 A viewer of one of the previous Slingshot videos requested a video that covered all the accessories they could add to their Slingshot so i figured what better opportunity to do that than a meet up with a bunch of modified Slingshots 😎
@@leongrayson5098 good question, it could be a faulty brake light switch itself that is causing the brake lights to stay on even when the brake pedal isn’t pressed. If you found pieces of the rubber grommet on your floorboard, that’s a tell-tale sign that the grommet broke and just needs to be replaced. You may already know this, however, when replacing the grommet, ensure that the flat side of the grommet is the part that makes contact with the brake light switch. The pointed part of the grommet should face away from the switch. If the brake lights themselves just won’t turn on, I would start by replacing the bulbs. If that doesn’t solve the issue, I would refer to your owners manual and check the taillight/brake light fuse. Then, if further troubleshooting is necessary, I would check the brake light switch assembly to ensure the plastic piece that goes in and out isn’t sticking and stuck in. Hope this helps. 🤙🏾
Thank you bro, youre a huge help. I was busy messing with fused and all sorts of stuff before I watched this vid. Then once I did I immediately found the remains of my broken grommet.
@@BigBen_64 Glad it helped man! You were on the right track for sure troubleshooting the issue, but glad it turned out to be an easier fix! 💯🤙🏾🫡 New grommet and you’ll be as good as new!
I have a Toyota 2002 MR2 Spyder. I think this is my problem, with lights staying on. I found a round black rubber type disc on my floor board. Is there any way to get up in there, to do this a little more easily. Like through the front trunk? My car is so small, it's very hart to get up in there to fix it, by way of inside.
@@Livindaybyday that’s a really nice car you have there! So I believe the firewall would block you from accessing that point from the front trunk. However, a tip to make accessing that point easier would be to put the top back and move the driver seat as far back as possible. Putting the top down will give you more light to see where the grommet insert point is easily and pushing the driver seat all the way back will give you more room to work with in that area. With the S2000, I actually kneeled outside the driver section and I was able to twist in there to get to it. The access point isn’t too far up on the brake pedal. Best of luck and I hope these tips help! You got this! 🤙🏾
@@DarthJarJar6 Many newer model Teslas come equipped with cobalt-free batteries. Other big brands, like Apple, have pledged to use only recycled cobalt in the future. So it seems as though the amount of cobalt mining may be reduced in future years or potentially mined more ethically. I would imagine that with the recent surplus of automakers including electric options within their lineup, the necessity for finding an adequate replacement to power EVs would be a priority.
I have to come back here and thank you…you’re a life saver…my battery ran down overnight due to the brake light on throughout the night…had to get a booster to get the battery on…I just googled what might be wrong and came across this video…just got the universal grommet from Canadian Tire and I fixed it back myself
Sorry to hear that. Here’s the part number: 94070-08080 Hope this helps. If possible maybe replace with another 12mm in the interim so that you can still enjoy your S2000 🤙🏾
@@austin2Kool You’re welcome, that would be my next move as well. Auto parts stores usually have nuts in the help section. You can even try a hardware store just to find something that fits for now and will hold the pedal assembly in place until you can swap it for the Honda nut. Best of luck!
Another great solution to break the circuit. Instead of going to the battery location, you could just unplug the pigtail going to the switch. Unfortunately the last thing we would want anyone to do is unplug the wrong switch under their dash, hence the battery suggestion. With that being said, the battery location on some vehicles are more difficult to access than others so thank you for adding this tip! 😎🤙🏾
It is good knowledge to know. Now when I see cars with their brake light on I know what might be wrong. That Honda is sweet too. And on a bright yellow/orange it rules. Take care.
@@Edwinovoine Absolutely, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen cars driving around with the brake lights stuck on and I immediately go ahah 💡 I know what’s wrong. Of course it also poses a danger to the other drivers since they can’t tell if that car is braking or not so I always try to switch lanes to avoid that. Yeah I love the S2000! Hopefully I’ll bring it back on the channel soon 🤞
I almost never post comments but duuuuude you just save me a headache and probably a lot of money in the shop(my mechanic guy is a snake) Thank you so much
I disagree, this video/tutorial details the brake light switch issue, why it occurs, how to diagnose it, how to fix the brake light switch grommet, and what to do in the event that one can’t attain a brake light switch grommet at that moment. All in just about six minutes 😎
@@tammyd.fleming2349 Great! That’s the beauty of the world we live in. There are a plethora of options that cater to your specific needs. Would I have done anything differently? Not one bit. As long as value was offered and this tutorial helped others in a concise manner, I’m happy. 💯
Yep. One brake light on 1995 Integra was stuck ON. As described, I found two broken plastic pieces on the driver's floor. I will get replacement part. Perhaps, one brake light is also out, since both brake lights were not stuck ON. I'd just moved the car 15 hours earlier, likely when plastic fell out, draining the battery to point car would not start, but brake light stuck ON. Disconnected negative terminal for now! THANKS!!! Seems like eventually ALL old Integra switches will age and break!
Absolutely! It sounds like one brake light itself may have been out prior to the brake light switch grommet breaking apart. Most definitely a common issue when cars get start to age. You’ve got it! Great diagnosing! 💯
