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Posted on Apr 18, 2011

All my brake lights went out; I checked the fuse, and replaced the brake light switch, turned the car off and back on and the brake lights are still off. Any Suggestions? I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey.

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Check to see if theres voltage at the switch with a volt meter. if there is then the issue may be an electrical connection either at the computer module or the grounding at the lights. If there is a towing package installed check the wiring harness at the splice.
Also check the brake light relay usually located in the main fuse block.
I also found this other solution online:
-Begin quote- Ok... SO here is the answer All my brake lights went out; I checked the fuse, - smile.gif After asking my two year old daughter to pray that "daddy can fix the car" (she had to learn sometime that praying for the family dog is great but God can do bigger things).

The panel which contains the tire jack hid the secret.

There is a small black box that has one set of wires going to it. For some reason that only the car gods know, the wire harness that terminates in the box was disconnected.

I am very thankful I didn't take this one to the dealership becuase that is likely one of the last places they would have thought of looking since it is furthest from the switch (brake pedal) that activates the lights. And besides... They bill byAll my brake lights went out; I checked the fuse, - smile.gif smile.gif

Moral of the story:
Make sure the connections are made.


One good gem out of all this is I found the following site for ordering OEM parts online.

http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp

Thanks for the people who thought of helping me.
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(American Car) All Brake Lights Not Working
  • Check System Fuse: A fuse is used to protect the brake light circuit from amperage overload. If the fuse has failed it will not allow the electrical current to continue to the brake lights. To check the fuse, first locate the brake light system fuse in the fuse panel which is either under the dash or under the hood in the power distribution center. Connect the test light to a ground like an engine or dash bracket and turn the ignition key to the "on" position. Using the test light probe both sides of the fuse. If the test light illuminates on both sides the fuse is ok continue onto the next step. If one side of the fuse illuminates the fuse has failed and needs to be replaced. If the fuse fails as soon as it is replaced or when you apply the brake pedal the brake light electrical circuit is shorted to ground. Rarely a system short can occur, a car repair manual is needed to find the wiring schematic for the brake light circuit. Once the brake light wiring has been located inspect and repair as needed.
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