Thank you. I’m going to try this later on. Looks way too easy. The brake sensor was listed as a possible reason I’ve had issues with my start button functioning.
If I had to guess that rubber piece (which I found on the floor under the break pedal) is causing most of the problems not necessarily the brake pedal sensor itself. Apparently it breaks and falls off causing the brake pedal sensor not contacting the break pedal. I was able to use felt that is put on the bottom the legs of chairs and place it in between the tip of the sensor and where it is supposed to make contact with the brake pedal. I used a small scewdriver to push the sensor tip back to make room for the felt pad. Placing the adhesive side of the felt on the brake pedal helps to keep it in place. I'm not sure how long this will last but this works until you can get professional help.
If I had to guess that rubber piece (which I found laying on the driver side floor under the break pedal) is causing most of the problems not necessarily the brake pedal sensor itself. Apparently this rubber piece breaks and falls off causing the brake pedal sensor tip not contacting the break pedal. I was able to fix it temporarily by using adhesive felt that is put on the bottom the legs of chairs and place it in between the tip of the sensor and where it is supposed to make contact with the brake pedal. Use a small screwdriver to push the tip of the sensor back to make room for the felt. Placing the adhesive side of the felt on the brake pedal helps to keep it in place. The break lights worked fine after I did this. This works until you can get professional help.
My breaking switch was causing transmission problems. Car sometimes would not move in reverse and when it did it suddenly would put on the breaks without me stepping on the break paddle! Freaking annoying untill I got the schematic of the switch for the 2007 Corolla and found out how the switch sends signals to the PCM which controls the ABS system and ECU! My believe was that the switch was faulty as my scanner detected the code and was causing the PCM to automatically enable the ABS like a ghost! Took it out and sprayed some electric cleaner all over and readjust the all switch where when the pedal is not pressed the button of the switch is free from any pressing. This fixed the problem and has been running like it was before! After 2 weeks on this fix I changed the transmission fluid and filter and Corolla runs even more smoothly! I ended up replacing the switch to a genuine updated version for peace of mind! Yes a faulty "Breaking Switch" causes transmission problems and most mechanics will fail to detect the issue!
like the video, Great content. enlarged view of the switch , Using multimeter to test Continuity - even a beginner could follow along to test the switch itself.
I had a unique situation where, for some reason, one of the 4 cables that's part of the connector became damaged and frayed. Possibly in-part to some grounding issues, as it was a negative cable. As a result, shifting out of park would work sometimes and not work. Over time it, got worse and very rarely ever did. I tested the switch after removing it, to replace it with a new one for the sake of it , and I didn't get any continuity from one of the negative leads, which was the pin that connects to the wire with the frayed cable. So my guess is that it was causing a bad connection and as a result, killed the switch. The pins used for cruise control was fine though. Never mash your brake pedals excessively when you have this issue in hopes that you can finally get it out of park. May create additional, unwanted damage; Thus means more money out of your pocket. Edit: I went to a dealer to get an estimate to diagnose & repair the issues and it came to just over $300. Did it myself for $30 for a wire & new switch.
Hi, i found your video very interesting which I guess it’s related to my car’s problem. I have a nissan march 2004 car and everytime I press my pedal (brake) makes a continuous sound like a reverse sound. All my lights are working but don’t know why it makes sound. I tried my best to investigate and I found this white button above the pedal same as your video that part of the car.
I switched out this part on my 2014 CX-5 and solved the issue! Now my start button is flashing red. Everything seems to be working perfectly. Any advice? I’m hoping to avoid the $205 diagnostic fee at the dealership. The code reader at advanced auto parts just said it was an electrical issue
Before you do anything… Try this… My situation was my brake lights worked but I was having trouble getting the stick shift out of park. I sprayed some WD-40 on that button at the bottom of the switch and that was what the problem was! The damn thing was stuck… That’s all it needed. May not fix it for you but it sure did for me! Certainly worth trying before you do anything else… Now if your brake lights won’t shut off that is something else probably. But it was an instant fix.
Omg this video is so helpful I have a 2000 Lexus rx300 and my brake lights don’t come on and my gear shift will not move out of Park omg this was so helpful
So thankful for this test shown in the video. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME mine is functioning so the simple fix is not the case for me. Stuck trying to find more information on what it could be..... 😭
Well. You. Nailed this. ,everybody was telling me. Transmission problem….5000.00. To fix..instead it was 20. Dollars and all it was the back brake light switch…..THANKYOU!
question: does continuity start immediately when plunger STARTS to move? I don't have brake lights unless brake pedal depressed all the way, ie. only when plunger is fully released. thx
Mines in a ford ranger and it's making quite a clicking noise kinder annoying. Once i press down on brake ok but when it reengage it clicks any solution?
What do you think about a break light switch that after you replaced it works for about a week then the switch burns out. This has happened twice to me on a 2001 maxima. Also the ABS light is on , maybe related
i have no offside brake light but the other nearside and back window come on checked fuzes bulbs wires DO YOU THINK IT MIGHT BE THIS I HAVE NO WIRING DIACRAM FOR 2009 A CLASS.?
Brake lights in my car are temporary will only work for 20 minutes after a cold start. Afterwards no brake lights and gear won't shift from P. Replaced Body control module and brake light switch many times still the same problem. Electrician is always able to get the brake lights to work manually / bypassing the switch. On testing everything seems to be working perfectly from body control module all the way to "just before the brake pedal area". It's not the switch, is there something else close to the brake light switch that might cause a temperamental brake light? Any ideas please? Mustang 5.0 2012 in Europe hence no one is able to fix it and I end up buying random parts after watching RU-vid videos. Thanks in advance
if it is the Brake Pedal Sensor, would this blowup the fuse? On my car, I keep replacing the 10A fuse and it keeps burning: I have no brake lights working (three of them) and no cruise control. I am wondering if there is something else since you did not mention anything about fuses.
My 2005 Touareg often doesn't start, even with the new battery. A friend told me it's probably a relay switch under the brake pedal. Any ideas? I'm trying desperately to avoid a new car payment!
Not all brake light switches work the same, some of the Peugeot range have continuous continuity through the switch and pushing the brake pedal down breaks the connection.
I have a 2004 Mazda RX 8 and I replaced my switch but the little round green pad that the switch presses against broke off can you tell me what this called so I can order a new one please
On my car the brake lights stay on after i release the pedal I physically have to get down there and pull on my pedal to get the lights to turn off. I dont feel my pedal budging at all but it clearly will turn my brake lights off untill i press the pedal again and the brake lights are stuck on until i give the pedal a pull again... is this switch the problem? The car is a 1993 240sx
Did you ever find a solution to your brake light problem? I am having same problem. Brake light staying on but if I pull the brake pedal forward the rear brake lights go off. If I let the brake pedal rest where it rests, the rear brake lights come on.
a 2000 Corolla has any view or access to the switch blocked by an air conditioner plastic tube, so you cannot access the switch to replace it. There MAY be other cars that way as well.
I think I need one of these because I was stuck in park and my brake lights wouldn’t come on. I had to keep messing with my brakes to get the lights to come on so I could finally switch gears
Mr "CarsNToys"; my problem is my PARKING Brake light on dash cluster flashes off & on intermittently. Sometimes when parking brake is disengaged, I can reach down and wiggle foot pedal & light will go OFF then flash ON & OFF again & again. Something is not right. Could you please explain what You would do to check the problem...(pertaining to my 2005 GMC Canyon)--Thank You----*UPDATE* > Found a short Video 'DIY with Michael Borders' on You Tube explaining how to easily Reset the ABS/Braking System in 20 seconds. Anyone with the same problem I had should TRY this amazingly easy method first.....it's worth the try.
Brake light works, but does this has to do with cruise control? Because I am having Lexus gs 300, with cruise control not able to set the speed. When I press the Button, cruise light shows on the dashboard however, when I try to set the speed by move down the lever, nothing happens. No error code in obd or check engine light appreared yet. Any idea how to fix this ?
Mine is the same as this switch. It has 4 pins...what is the function of the other pins and how do you test it full function? Should there be continuity across any of the other pins? Either when the plunger is pressed or not?? I have continuity between to pins when the plunger is not pressed...and continuity between the other 2 when it is pressed. My brake lights are not coming on...and there is no power to the corresponding wire at the back when the brake pedal is pressed. Also my cruise control is intermittent and my ABS light is always on.
All my brake lights won't turn on when i brake so i hope replacing a fuse will fix it all. However, changing the brake light switch might be the solution if all else fails.
Hey did you try this fix cruise control ?. Brake light works, but does this has to do with cruise control? Because I am having Lexus gs 300, with cruise control not able to set the speed. When I press the Button, cruise light shows on the dashboard however, when I try to set the speed by move down the lever, nothing happens. No error code in obd or check engine light appreared yet. Any idea how to fix this ?
What if my breaking stop lights work fine, but I have problems with cruise control, EMP, Auto - Stop. There is a fail P0504 "Breaking pedal switch". Is there any chance that the pedal sensor is broken anyway even when the test shows that it is ok? There is continuity between break stop pins and cruise control... I`ve checked everything and I have no idea what can be wrong...
@@Big_Serb Hi. Thx for your answer. I think I found the problem which was the connector with a group of the cables in the back of the car... I am going to open it soon....
So I just took my 2002 Acura TL 3.2 to the shop nearest to my house the guy said the part was like about 5 buks and he said he was gonna charge me 100 because of 1 hour of labor , my car was there for 1hr only idk but I think they flat out hussled me ... Does somebody no the average cost for somebody to replace it ??
so you covered half the switch. The other half or the other two contacts in the switch work in opposite. Depressing the button make continuity on the smaller contacts. And there you go, now the entire switch is covered.
