Rear Brake Light indicator on?

*Avarice* · 10-17-02, 10:31 PM

Hey guys,

My rear break light indicator light has lit up on my dash. I checked all the rear lights and they are working fine. I don't know why this is happening.. Is this b/c of a fuse problem or what?

Roger · 10-17-02, 10:41 PM

mine is also on

FutureX 2001 · 10-17-02, 10:49 PM

You mean the trunk light?
Is your battery also draining by any chance?

Pop your trunk, see if the light in the trunk comes on when it opens, if it doesn't, perhaps the metal contact in the switch (it's a little metal strip contact) is in the wrong position...sometimes it "jumps" over it's proper position.. causing it to work in reverse order

GoldAcCoupe · 10-18-02, 02:27 AM

mine did the same thing and i seemed like all the lights were good but after a very close inspection one of the filaments on one of the bulbs was damaged but not totally blown so it wouldnt come on when i turned my car on, but it automatically turned on as soon as i pressed the brake once.
take a closer look at all of the bulbs any that look iffy, swap it out thats what i did and the light hasnt come back on since

Acurate420 · 10-18-02, 09:34 AM

yeah avarice its msot likely your 3rd brake light light bulb the one in the back window is loose/or damged...i and a couple other people who had this problem all just needed new bulbs there...good luck.

*Avarice* · 10-18-02, 09:44 AM

I'll take a look at the bulbs this weekend. I am thinking the same thing too...

MikeD · 10-18-02, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by Avarice
Hey guys,

My rear break light indicator light has lit up on my dash. I checked all the rear lights and they are working fine. I don't know why this is happening.. Is this b/c of a fuse problem or what?

Are we talking about the "brake lamp" means "Tail lights",then it could be:

1.All types of legends (G1 & G2) have a sensor (located in the tail light housing,left & right side), to keep inform you, that the bulps are ok. Go to your local Honda/Acura dealer and ask them to give you a copy of the appropriate wiring diagram to check your brake sensor. Or try to get a Helms manual

Mike / Cologne

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Avarice Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,885 Car 1: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T WE Car 2: 2002 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	Rear Brake Light indicator on? Hey guys, My rear break light indicator light has lit up on my dash. I checked all the rear lights and they are working fine. I don't know why this is happening.. Is this b/c of a fuse problem or what? __________________ [img] My 1991 Legend (SOLD) http://users.erols.com/annsu/newleg.jpg[/img] Contact me if you need the following: HELM Factory Shop/Electrical Manual Sedan Type-F floor mats Driver Side seat (free) OE + Denso Filters for cheap Throttle Body TL Engine Cover

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Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,277 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	mine is also on __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,575 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	You mean the trunk light? Is your battery also draining by any chance? Pop your trunk, see if the light in the trunk comes on when it opens, if it doesn't, perhaps the metal contact in the switch (it's a little metal strip contact) is in the wrong position...sometimes it "jumps" over it's proper position.. causing it to work in reverse order __________________

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GoldAcCoupe Lvn' Legend Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York Posts: 56 Car 1: 1991 Gold Coupe iTrader: (0)	mine did the same thing and i seemed like all the lights were good but after a very close inspection one of the filaments on one of the bulbs was damaged but not totally blown so it wouldnt come on when i turned my car on, but it automatically turned on as soon as i pressed the brake once. take a closer look at all of the bulbs any that look iffy, swap it out thats what i did and the light hasnt come back on since __________________ 91L Golden glow Coupe 5-speed 18" gunmetal Racing Hart C2's Ventus plus 225-40zri8 rubber Procarparts reverse indiglos clear corners clear bumpers (custom) gold calipers oem look yellow fogs gold mesh grille (custom) 20%rears 35%fronts [img]www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/p94e3819f1f105468606ddaa0e740bdbd/fd2f201c.[/img]

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Avarice Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 2,885 Car 1: 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T WE Car 2: 2002 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	I'll take a look at the bulbs this weekend. I am thinking the same thing too... __________________ [img] My 1991 Legend (SOLD) http://users.erols.com/annsu/newleg.jpg[/img] Contact me if you need the following: HELM Factory Shop/Electrical Manual Sedan Type-F floor mats Driver Side seat (free) OE + Denso Filters for cheap Throttle Body TL Engine Cover

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10-18-02, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Acurate420 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 715 iTrader: (0)	yeah avarice its msot likely your 3rd brake light light bulb the one in the back window is loose/or damged...i and a couple other people who had this problem all just needed new bulbs there...good luck.

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