S13 240sx HB - BRAKE LIGHTS ISSUE - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

evoLuzN · 12-15-2012, 12:56 PM

Hi guys,

I have changed 2 brand new batteries and found out that my brake lights are ON. I even turned off ignition and have my key pulled out, brake lights still ON.

I was told from a friend that sometime, if you sitted tuned car for a long time, it might caused the problem. Any clue guys?

(english is my second language, keep this possitive, I need to have this issue solved)

Thanks, Kevin

PLEASE PM! or email [email protected]

future · 12-15-2012, 12:59 PM

There is a rubber button kind of thing on the brake pedal. When it gets old it gets hard and falls off. But a bolt and nut and your good to go

2tonecoupegrl · 12-15-2012, 01:02 PM

^^ Spot on ^^

Sent you private message OP

Ayy_mo · 12-15-2012, 05:02 PM

What future said.
Another way is to duck tape a penny over the old spot

That's what I did, but make sure to tape it good..

project_silvia · 12-15-2012, 07:50 PM

I super glued a penny to it

evoLuzN · 12-16-2012, 02:54 PM

someone teaches me how to do it? I'm a newbie!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-16-2012, 06:31 PM

Seriously? Look under the dash and look at the brake pedal. There's a switch that it pushes on when the pedal is all the way up. On the pedal itself, where the switch is touching, there should be a rubber piece. More than likely, that rubber piece is gone and you have an open hole, so nothing is pushing on that switch. Get something to plug that hole so itll push up on that switch. People above me already said what they used. Personally, I'd get a short screw and nut so its permanent.

dluevanos01 · 12-16-2012, 06:39 PM

if they are staying on after you turn the ignition off then it might also be something to do with something behind the cluster. google it and you'll find it. First I had an issue with my brake lights NOT going on and turns out I was missing the little thing everyone else mentioned. so that fix it for a while, then one day I park the car and the lights wouldn't turn off, so I had to unplug my battery. I searched and found out eith something in back of the dash, to be honest I don't know what I did to fix it but it was fixed, and it's been working great since. I'll try to find the articles where this was suggested.

evoLuzN · 12-17-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dluevanos01

if they are staying on after you turn the ignition off then it might also be something to do with something behind the cluster. google it and you'll find it. First I had an issue with my brake lights NOT going on and turns out I was missing the little thing everyone else mentioned. so that fix it for a while, then one day I park the car and the lights wouldn't turn off, so I had to unplug my battery. I searched and found out eith something in back of the dash, to be honest I don't know what I did to fix it but it was fixed, and it's been working great since. I'll try to find the articles where this was suggested.

oh cool, please link me

12-15-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
evoLuzN Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MD Age: 37 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 240sx HB - BRAKE LIGHTS ISSUE Hi guys, I have changed 2 brand new batteries and found out that my brake lights are ON. I even turned off ignition and have my key pulled out, brake lights still ON. I was told from a friend that sometime, if you sitted tuned car for a long time, it might caused the problem. Any clue guys? (english is my second language, keep this possitive, I need to have this issue solved) Thanks, Kevin PLEASE PM! or email [email protected] __________________ Check me out from evo forum forums.evolutionm.net/itrader.php?u=50754

12-15-2012, 01:02 PM	#3
2tonecoupegrl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: over the river and through the woods Posts: 1,236 Trader Rating: (134) Feedback Score: 134 reviews	^^ Spot on ^^ Sent you private message OP __________________ Need some parts? Send me a message!

12-16-2012, 02:54 PM	#6
evoLuzN Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MD Age: 37 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	someone teaches me how to do it? I'm a newbie! __________________ Check me out from evo forum forums.evolutionm.net/itrader.php?u=50754

12-16-2012, 06:31 PM	#7
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Seriously? Look under the dash and look at the brake pedal. There's a switch that it pushes on when the pedal is all the way up. On the pedal itself, where the switch is touching, there should be a rubber piece. More than likely, that rubber piece is gone and you have an open hole, so nothing is pushing on that switch. Get something to plug that hole so itll push up on that switch. People above me already said what they used. Personally, I'd get a short screw and nut so its permanent. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

12-16-2012, 06:39 PM	#8
dluevanos01 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2011 Location: 90660 Ca Age: 27 Posts: 1,193 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	if they are staying on after you turn the ignition off then it might also be something to do with something behind the cluster. google it and you'll find it. First I had an issue with my brake lights NOT going on and turns out I was missing the little thing everyone else mentioned. so that fix it for a while, then one day I park the car and the lights wouldn't turn off, so I had to unplug my battery. I searched and found out eith something in back of the dash, to be honest I don't know what I did to fix it but it was fixed, and it's been working great since. I'll try to find the articles where this was suggested. __________________ IG: @te37_daniel Build thread

12-15-2012, 05:02 PM	#4
Ayy_mo Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What future said. Another way is to duck tape a penny over the old spot That's what I did, but make sure to tape it good..

12-15-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
project_silvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: miami Age: 29 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I super glued a penny to it

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode