Honda Cruise Control Fix With A Penny 

I'll be completely honest, I had absolutely no faith that this was going to work but I figured what the hell, it's free and simple. Damn if this shit didn't work. Holy crap I have cruise control again! Thanks a million! It's a miracle.

Cruise control stopped working suddenly on my 2010 Honda Fit. One of the comments here mentioned that the switch was behind their clutch rather than the brake. Found mine behind the clutch, taped the penny, crossed my fingers and went for a test drive. Unbelievable! Cruise control is back! Thanks so much for your post!

Man, you deserve a medal! I just did this on a 2007 CRV i just bought, and it totally worked, Thank you so much. It cost me a dime though, could not find a damn penny , lol.

For all the people who used the penny, all you really needed to do was loosen the Brake Light switch and put it in further then tighten it back into the holder, they have a threaded portion to adjust them over time for this reason. Great idea for those who don't have any car knowledge but an easy adjustment for those who do. Great video!

I did this repair using exactly 1 penny and a length of electrical tape and this fixed two issues my daughters 2007 Accord Hybrid was having - no working cruise control, and the Auto-Stop feature did not work. Her brake lights had been working properly, it was just the cruise control and auto-stop. Now, both work perfectly. Thank you so much for posting this video. We are so lucky to live in the time of RU-vid.

Jeff, it's been 5 years since you made this video, but it's still helping people! Your tip prevented me from depleting my battery overnight until I could get a brake pedal stop pad in the morning. Many thanks.

Just fixed mine today, thank you for the tip my man...Best of luck to you and family

Just bought an 99 Accord yesterday for a daily driver/work car and this just saved the day! My commute to and from work will be so much more enjoyable now. Thank you so much.

You’ve saved me hundreds of dollars in repair with this video. Thank you and god bless you my friend.Subscribed.

Thanks. It worked on my friend's 2001 Acura and 2003 Acura. You saved her a bunch of money. She is so excited. Ingenious troubleshooting and fix.

I have a 2004 Honda Civic coupe and I live by the cruise control whenever possible. A couple of months ago CC just stopped working and this video helped me fix the issue. The rubber piece was missing completely but the penny and electrical tape did the job. Thanks!

Super video. Inserted the penny and the formerly dark dash cruise light lit up green and the speed was regulated. Thanks DIY Jeff! You have saved many of us numerous pennies!

Thank you! I was sitting under my car sad that this trick didn’t work when I saw an identical sensor sitting on the clutch! Turns out that was the one that needed a penny to work and now I have cruise control!!

Worked like a champ!!! Props to DIY Jeff for this quick and easy fix!!!

03 CRV here and this worked. It was one of the things that annoyed me the most. So glad it is fixed. Thank you!

The rubber pad on my 2002 CR-V wasn't even indented from the push pin but I went ahead and did this anyway... and it has worked wonders for it! I'm surprised it works flawlessly now because like I said, that rubber pad looked quite new. Thanks for the video.

Worked for me! The rubber washer/stopper was completely missing from the brake pedal. Taping a penny did the trick! Thank you so much for the video!

My odessy cruise control had the same problem , from the idea of this video, I loosen the lock nut by half turn and bought the switch closer to the washer. It works perfectly. Thanks for the sharing.

People, just adjust the length of that sensor, unscrew, set the correct length and screw again. It is pretty easy, I guess from time to time, you have to check it because it can cause your cruise control to stop working and also the brake lights, or if adjusting it doesn´t solve anything, you need to change that piece. Very useful video though, it made me realize what the problem was in my 2012 honda civic.

Thanks for the tip! On mine it was the clutch switch, the rubber insert was completely missing. Added a coin and it works now.

Its working i tried it on Honda Civic 8 2007 manual transmission because i had the same problem and i put penny on my clutch and it works again without problem. Great video thanks sir!

This was easy to do and works like a charm, cruise control remains engaged even over bumps now, where before it was disengaging constantly. Thanks, I suspect that you saved me some money that I would have thrown at the Honda Service Department. Also, the cruise still disengages with the tap of the break without a problem.

Dude you're the best , I thought this might have been the problem but I thought it would go hand-in-hand with brake lights not turning off. I gave it a try anyway and now I have cruise control for my long drive Upstate this weekend! Thanks so much hahaha

Thanks for the video I have been having trouble trying to figure out why my brake lights would stay on too and this seems to have fixed both of those problems

Wow!! THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! My cruise control Main would light, but not engage. I searched all through the internet, called Honda and asked at Firestone. No one know nuthin!! Saw this video, scraped up a penny and some tape, & it WORKED. (FYI, that little button like piece that pushes the plunger did have a slight indent). THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO, YOU SAVED ME A POTENTIALLY EXPENSIVE TRIP TO HONDA!!!

Thanks! Lost cruise control today, 2016 CRV. After I saw you video, I saw my pad had a small dent, not much and it was a little off center. I rotated the pad so the pin hit another location. The pin is much smaller. I also checked my fuse, but as I pulled it out it fell behind the plastic and into the frame disappearing completely, so I replaced it. Cruise control works again! Since technically I couldn't see if it was the fuse or not, I'll give you the credit! Thanks again!

Thank you so much, I Have a 2007 civic coupe and I use the cruise control all the time. Today it stop working...i was so bummed....Your video was very helpful, i got it working back. Thank you!!

👍👍👍👍👍2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Used this trick last week (10/06/2023). Amazing, just saved $800.00 at the Honda dealership. They wanted $180.00 for Computer Code re-out plus $640.00 for Cruise Control Module. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Thank you so much man. Can't believe it worked. I tried all kinds of other stuff. Kudos!

Thanks so much for this. I just drove 1100 miles without cruise and with this fix my cruise is now working again. Unfortunately I didn't know the cruise wasn't working until we started our trip.

You are the man! My mom had a shop repair this today for almost $100 and while the brake lights came off the cruise control was still out. I did this and it's back. I'm my Mom's hero! And I said I'd only charge her a nickel! Haha! Thanks brother, and God Bless.

I thought it was crazy but it freaking worked. You're amazing dude. only 1% of my plunger was not going down on its own.. hardly noticeable but enough to cause the failure.

I love it! Can't wait to try it this weekend. Thanks Jeff!

Thanks Jeff! Turns out my sensor body wasn’t seated properly in the mounting bracket. You just saved me lots of time, money and headaches!

Thanks Jeff for your insight. Worked like a charm!

I just did this today on 2000 Honda Crv and it worked. THANK YOU!

Thank you so much! I got it fixed and now I can commute to work without worrying about speeding

I used this penny method to fix the cruise control on an '02 Civic. Thank you for sharing!

After replacing stop switch my cruise did not work. This video was awesome. Did the penny thing. My cruise works again.. Thank you

Thanks for the tip! Went on a long drive yesterday and mine stop working (would not set, 2007 CRV), The plastic stopper was indented by the switch enough to tell the system brake was touched. As we know, just touching the brake pedal deactivates the cruise. I never had an issue with the brake lights staying on which is common when the plastic stop is badly worn or missing. You can buy a replacement on aliexpress for $2 but I just silicone a dime on the face of the stop and all is good. Note the indent from the switch in the stop was not centered, so turning it 180 deg would probably get it working for a while.

This is probably one of the funniest fixes I've seen. I'm going to try it..

Worked like a champ. Have a 2004 Honda Element. Thanks for this!

Massive thanks bro I have been troubleshooting my 1990 integra cruise control for weeks and this fixed it instantly! I went for the more expensive part and used a nickel with superglue, just to make sure. Once again, thank you so much!

Hey man I must say thank you for coming up with this special idea because earlier today I look at your video and I'm thinking would this work or not because I've been having problems with my cruise control so I did what you said with the penny and also the black tape and man it worked perfectly once again I thank you

Nice video. An alternative is to reposition the switch instead. This switch itself is threaded and locks into a nut installed above the brake pedal. I found this out by buying a new switch and realized that the original switch can be readjusted or repositioned against the rubber grommet as shown in the video. The switch comes out by a turning it a 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Now the switch can be reinserted to make contact with the grommet as needed. Once in the correct position, just turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Dude! Thanks so much for this! I didn't have to tape a penny, because I didn't have an indent. I just had to pull up on the brake a little and it pressed the button better. Now it works thanks to you showing me this stupid little button! I feel like an idiot now. I even went so far as to replace the switch in the steering wheel, but that didn't fix it. Thanks a ton!

With,unbelievable it work on mine,i thought have to spend hundred to repair,at last,i found out the original rubber has gone,nothing to press the button now,thanks alot

It looks as though this resolved my issue. TYSM!!

Very helpful, thanks Jeff.

thanks for the tip. its the same for the clutch pedal, my clutch pedal was missing the pad. now its fixed.

Hi, thanks for the fix! I wanted to let the viewers know that the brake light switch is adjustable. A slight adjustment to eliminate the slack and my cruise control works again!!!

Did it today and took the car on the freeway to it out. Worked like new. Sweet!!

You're a smart guy Jeff. Thanks fir the video brother.

Thank you … excellent idea for troubleshooting cruise control

My 1999 Acura TL had intermittent cruise control issues, the issue was the brake switch was not fully closed when the brake pedal was not engaged. I replaced the broken plastic part that engages the switch, problem fixed, this will also fix issues with the brake lights staying on when parked. The same switch controls both. Thank you for the fix Jeff.........Victor

2002 Honda crv fixed with a penny. Thank you so much

Thanks buddy. This tip worked on my 99 Acura CL.

That totally fixed my problem. My long drives to my dad's house thank you.

Works, subscribed and love it!!!!!

It was the switch on my clutch that the rubber bumper was missing, Thank you so much.

I fixed my 99 accord with this method thx man you made my day 👍

Thanks man you’re brilliant. Firstly I’d just like to say you sound exactly like Steve Carell lol ... Anyway I just bought an auto honda Frv with cruise control. The cruise control main power comes on but it wouldn’t allow me to set a speed. I bought the car anyway hoping to fix it as the car was so cheap. Seller told me that most likely the set switch button on the steering wheel just needed replacing. Had to drive 100 miles home with no cruise control. Anyway got home and intended to go about buying another control switch. After some research I found your video. I was very excited to try it as cruise control is really important for me. I went out at night and found the brake release switch but I saw that it was allowing the brake lights to work so I thought it can’t be a faulty brake release switch. I then attempted to remove the cruise control buttons from the steering wheel which was very fiddly but it wouldn’t come out. So I went back home and thought I’d read the comments to check for any tips. I then came across a comment talking about how the brake lights coming on doesn’t mean anything and the penny would still be required for cruise control. I thought ok great, some hope. The next morning nice and early I went under and taped a penny on to the brake lever. Went for a drive and cruise control worked perfectly! Brilliant. Your penny trick saved me alot of pounds. Now I can proceed to love the car. But one thing I would request, please write in the description that this trick would work even tho the brake lights work. Just to avoid confusion. Otherwise thanks for the help. I would happily donate £10 to you for this help if you have some kind of donation page. Honestly people like you deserve it for allowing us to avoid rip off mechanics

This is by far the First Place Blue Ribbon Hack of the year! I was expecting a how to replace a cruise control video and am so grateful I saw this first. What is sorta strange is my honda cr-v is a first gen 1997. The tape I used was white and when I found it the rubber was. White. Maybe it was replaced one time? Either way I think this will last longer. Now I can afford to take the day off. (I'm retired lol)

89 Accord automatic. Bought a junkyard controller, didnt help. Found this video, tried screwing the brake sensor closer to the pedal, that worked. THANKS for the tip.

100000000% my issue. Holy shit I searched all over for an explanation. Thanks man.

Good job Jeff! Nice video too!

Got my 95 Del Sol Si to work!!!! Bless you🍻 I took the tape off and gorilla glued the penny for a more permanent fix. Slapped the SUB button👍🏿👍🏿

Fixed my MDX 2001. Used 14mm wrench to adjust the position instead of adding a spacer. But without this video would not know what to do. Thx

Great informational video definitely earned yourself a

Thank you a million! Who woulda thought it'd be this easy. This is why I love Hondas! I was thinking I'd be into electrical diagrams and troubleshooting. Turns out my rubber stopper was bad!

There you go! Amazing advice and a simple fix on a 1988 Prelude. I used a nickel, (we don't have pennies in Canada). I now have Cruise Control !!! Meantime, my local "HONDA DEALERSHIP" told me that the whole system needed replacing due to the age. They are IDIOTS!!! It would have cost me over $5000 (parts & labor) for them to replace what they said was needed and even then, the system would not work because all the parts were fine except for a $2.00 rubber stopper. They would have replaced several components that didn't need replacing, and in the end, I would pay a fortune for replacements that my car didn't need. AND BEST OF ALL, (sorry, cap's were required here) my Cruise Control still wouldn't work. A simple worn rubber gasket was causing the problem. I fixed my Cruise Control and it cost me 5 cents and a piece of electrical tape. Thank you so much for the advice!!!

Wow..this worked a treat! thank you so much :D

Great video thank you, just have one question i have CRV gen 2 jiw to rich to that brake pin space,do i have to remove the plastic under the steering wheel? thank you in advance

Worked for me. Many thanks

Thanks buddy it worked on my 2011 Honda Pilot...

Oh wow this worked! Thanks!!

Just sayinf Thanks so Much for the Help! It really works. One thing to add. As he says "Use Black Electric Tape". It works better than duct tape or masking tape.

Awesome man

Thanks very much have the same problem on my Honda Accord 2008 am gonna try it.

This tip really works.

Thanks man. It worked on my 1994 acura integra Ls model. 5spd. Put a penny and tape on the brake and clutch pin.

It worked! Thanks!

Great tip, it worked!

Best fix ever. god bless.

This video helped but when I went to look a penny was already there lol. Turns out the button is adjustable. I untwisted the button then compressed it so is was all the way down when the break is off then locked it back into place. Hope this helps

Completely different issue than my 07 Civic where the button's internal latch wont stay engaged. Came here thinking you just wedged a penny between the housing to keep the button on. Left here with my own idea to just super glue the button down and not worry about tearing off my steering wheel or hotwiring the cruise on. Thanks for not helping but lighting the fire of inginuity in me.

I just changed the rubber piece thanks for the video

Mechanic showed me this one year and immediately after my brakes were resurfaced in August, the cc stopped working. Super Bingo.

Fixed my cruise control with this. My parents bought me the car because it didn't have cruise control and now it does lol

You are so smart!!! Really though....thanks a million.

Thank you a lot for u time ❤❤❤❤❤

If your car has a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also has a switch because it cuts off cruise control when the clutch is pressed. So, check both switch locations.

I have a 2006 Accord that the cruise control failed on probably a couple years ago. The master toggle switch is embedded with the other buttons on the steering wheel, I replaced the pin in the brake pedal maybe 6 months ago when it literally cracked and fell out leaving my brake lights on until I replaced it but, as of yesterday still a non-functional cruise. Is the brake switch analog or digital meaning either a variable on condition or absolute on/off? If it's variable I'm wondering if I add my own 2 cents to the issue I might get my cruise back rather than tearing into the steering wheel.

Good info

Worked! Thanks!

Thank you very much my friend!😊👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Not sure yet if this is my problem, but if it is I think I'll use a bit more tape. that looked pretty loose. Good idea though

What model odyssey’s would this fix work for? I can not seem to find the brake push pin you mention in video

Is there an OEM part number for replacing the brake pad rubber stop (instead of using a penny)? Thanks!

The is another on of there on the clutch if you have an EX, so check that one as well