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Lowell Gervais Posted on Apr 07, 2014

Brake Light Switch Recall

I'm, currently, having electrical problems after having that switch replaced. This problem occurs when I flip my high beams on. Was this recall in the steering column?

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No the recall was for the brake lamp switch, it is located down near the brake pedal. what does the vehicle do once you hit the high beam switch?

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2008

SOURCE: no high-beam headlights

It may not be the switch; most hi-lo changes are via relay to prevent the higher currents from flowing through light-duty switches.

Locate the relay cluster (it might be near or with the fuses) and if they aren't marked, pull wach one of them and plug back in several times to wipe possible corrosion from the blade contacts.

If they are marked, look to see if the same relay is used elsewhere (part number should be visible) and swap them temporarily to see if the relay is at fault.

Some vehicles will use separate relays for hi-lo beams and another for flashing since that often turns on both beams momentarily.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: Brake light inop on 07 Sonata

hi if look at pedal box at where brake pedal is pivoted just above is the brake lights switch with a plug two wires ? unplug then use a wire /paper clip ? and connect the two wire terminals of plug this bypasses switch and lights should come on? if so then remove/unscrew switch fro box and you may find the nylon plunger is stuck in? you can free and lube it so it will come out / in ok then b4 refitting connect the plug and check it operates on and off lights ? ie when out lights on when pushed in lights off

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: Low Beam Headlights don't work anymore

Just went through the same thing. Replaced the bulbs with expensive ones about 3 months ago, both low's went out together. I looked at all fuses relays etc to no avail. Called dealership to ask about a relay or something and was told they go out together for some reason. Sure enough I replaced them yet again and they were fine. WTF??????

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PAUL MC G

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  • Posted on Sep 07, 2009

SOURCE: on 2003 accent high beams don't work, low beams

On the 03 Accent, there is only one relay which supplies power to both circuits. The 'distribution' of power is controled by the multi-function switch (turn signal switch).
As you can see in this wiring schematic/diagram.

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PAUL MC G

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 sonata gls, rear view mirror stops showing

Nope... completely unrelated circuit.

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