Honda Newbie...Brake Light Problems - Honda-Acura.net

riggityross · 02-07-05, 06:53 PM

I am having some serious trouble with my little 1990 Honda Accord. The electrical seems to go haywire sometimes but as of now I think I've fixed all except for the digital clock (which flickers off and on at it's own will, and also stays in day mode with the headlamps turned on) and more importantly than the clock is my brake lights. All of the sudden they won't come on anymore and I have already tried the brake switch. Any other suggestions? Thanks for any and all help!

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riggityross · 02-07-05, 07:05 PM

Also, my dome light wont work and I have replaced the fuse and bulb.

Schwa · 02-07-05, 10:01 PM

Could it be a bad ground somewhere?

When my friend's alternator went bad his electrical went crazy too. Speedometer not working, etc.

Maybe take it to a shop to get it tested. I think some may do it for free. Not an expert but something you can try.

riggityross · 02-07-05, 10:52 PM

Now that you say that.....I had to replace the alternator about 2 months ago. IF anyone else can help it would be great. If not I will have to take it to a Honda Tech. Thanks

oudi · 02-08-05, 01:17 AM

my check engine light goes on,my brake light,and myand my battery light keep going off.they stay on for a little bit then they go off.also my top half of my speedometer light goes off some times and when i turn the lights off then back on they work again.can anybody tell me why,or help me out.its really annoying,especially,my check engine light.thanks

Schwa · 02-08-05, 07:10 PM

if you take it to a shop make sure you take a look at the work order and only pay for however long they have charged you to diagonose the problem.

Last time I went they quoted me 45 minutes, took 1.5 hours, and I paid double just for them inspecting my vehicle.

02-08-05, 01:17 AM	#5
oudi Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 398	yea i have the same problem my check engine light goes on,my brake light,and myand my battery light keep going off.they stay on for a little bit then they go off.also my top half of my speedometer light goes off some times and when i turn the lights off then back on they work again.can anybody tell me why,or help me out.its really annoying,especially,my check engine light.thanks

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02-07-05, 07:05 PM	#2
riggityross Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Also, my dome light wont work and I have replaced the fuse and bulb.

02-07-05, 10:01 PM	#3
Schwa Schiggity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,037	Could it be a bad ground somewhere? When my friend's alternator went bad his electrical went crazy too. Speedometer not working, etc. Maybe take it to a shop to get it tested. I think some may do it for free. Not an expert but something you can try.

02-07-05, 10:52 PM	#4
riggityross Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Now that you say that.....I had to replace the alternator about 2 months ago. IF anyone else can help it would be great. If not I will have to take it to a Honda Tech. Thanks

02-08-05, 07:10 PM	#6
Schwa Schiggity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,037	if you take it to a shop make sure you take a look at the work order and only pay for however long they have charged you to diagonose the problem. Last time I went they quoted me 45 minutes, took 1.5 hours, and I paid double just for them inspecting my vehicle.