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Braking lamp light?
Hey guys,
I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? Dave |
Re: Braking lamp light?
turn your ebrake off
"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
Re: Braking lamp light?
turn your ebrake off
"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I > couldn't find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left > side. All the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the > little red brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as > everything works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > You've got excessive resistance at one or more locations, which the ECU reads as a blown bulb. Either a wire is corroded or a socket is. Better pull all of them out and check all the sockets. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I > couldn't find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left > side. All the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the > little red brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as > everything works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > You've got excessive resistance at one or more locations, which the ECU reads as a blown bulb. Either a wire is corroded or a socket is. Better pull all of them out and check all the sockets. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave Your car has two sensors for brake lamp failure, one for the left and one for the right. If I understand your post right, you have now pulled new wires for the brake lights, and both are supplied from the wire for the right side. This means that the sensor on the left has no bulb connected to it, and thus senses this as a brake light failure. You could probably find a way to disable the brake light warning, but it is probably easier to dig a little further and see if you can find the wire for the left side and use that for your left brake light. Out of curiosity, why did you have to replace the brake light wires? |
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DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave Your car has two sensors for brake lamp failure, one for the left and one for the right. If I understand your post right, you have now pulled new wires for the brake lights, and both are supplied from the wire for the right side. This means that the sensor on the left has no bulb connected to it, and thus senses this as a brake light failure. You could probably find a way to disable the brake light warning, but it is probably easier to dig a little further and see if you can find the wire for the left side and use that for your left brake light. Out of curiosity, why did you have to replace the brake light wires? |
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In addition to what the other posters state....if you use the incorrect bulb
the resistance is not correct and this may indicate a blown bulb...for future reference. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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In addition to what the other posters state....if you use the incorrect bulb
the resistance is not correct and this may indicate a blown bulb...for future reference. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again....
I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will detect a difference. Is that true? I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again....
I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will detect a difference. Is that true? I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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I'm sorry, instead of 2-P connector it's suppose to be 8-P connector....
"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy.c om... > OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... > > I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector > because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose > to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now > my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but > supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is > not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will > detect a difference. Is that true? > > I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look > for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? > > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >> Hey guys, >> >> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >> >> Dave >> > > |
Re: Braking lamp light?
Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ?
"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy.c om... > OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... > > I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector > because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose > to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now > my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but > supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is > not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will > detect a difference. Is that true? > > I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look > for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? > > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >> Hey guys, >> >> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >> >> Dave >> > > |
Re: Braking lamp light?
Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ?
"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy.c om... > OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... > > I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector > because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose > to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now > my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but > supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is > not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will > detect a difference. Is that true? > > I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look > for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? > > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >> Hey guys, >> >> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >> >> Dave >> > > |
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Honda uses special brake light bulbs because there is a relay coil in
series with each bulb. I will guess the bulbs see about 9 volts and the relay coil sees 3 volts.....together they see 12 volts. The relays, there is one for each tail light, turn on that red light on the dash if they do not sense a properly operating bulb. Honda tail light bulbs cost more than regular tail light bulbs. On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 06:27:59 -0600, "Jafir Elkurd" <jafir@nospam.no.spam.hotpop.com> wrote: >Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ? > >"DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... >> OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... >> >> I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector >> because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose >> to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now >> my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but >> supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is >> not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will >> detect a difference. Is that true? >> >> I'll definitely check the bulbs tomorrow. What exactly do I have to look >> for? What are the proper specs on the bulbs? >> >> "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >> news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >>> Hey guys, >>> >>> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >>> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >>> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >>> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >>> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >>> >>> Dave >>> >> >> > |
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Jafir Elkurd wrote: > > Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ? Good call. According to the wiring diagram, some models run the high mounted brake light through the lamp failure sensor, others do not even show the high mounted brake light (I could never figure out the KB, KE, KF, KG, KP, KQ, KS, KT, KU, KW, KY etc. designations). |
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Jafir Elkurd wrote: > > Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ? Good call. According to the wiring diagram, some models run the high mounted brake light through the lamp failure sensor, others do not even show the high mounted brake light (I could never figure out the KB, KE, KF, KG, KP, KQ, KS, KT, KU, KW, KY etc. designations). |
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chasa@rcn.com wrote: > > Honda uses special brake light bulbs because there is a relay coil in > series with each bulb. I will guess the bulbs see about 9 volts and > the relay coil sees 3 volts.....together they see 12 volts. > > The relays, there is one for each tail light, turn on that red light > on the dash if they do not sense a properly operating bulb. > > Honda tail light bulbs cost more than regular tail light bulbs. The '92 Accord uses quite ordinary 2057 dual filament bulbs that you can buy anywhere. "Normal" relays are designed to have a certain voltage across the coil (e.g. ~12V for automotive relays). It is desierable with a high coil resustance for low power draw (fixed voltage => want to minimize current for low power consumption). The relays in the relays in the lamp failure units have low resistance coils. They see hefty currents (several amps) and have small voltage drops across them (fixed current => want to minimize voltage for low power consumption). |
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chasa@rcn.com wrote: > > Honda uses special brake light bulbs because there is a relay coil in > series with each bulb. I will guess the bulbs see about 9 volts and > the relay coil sees 3 volts.....together they see 12 volts. > > The relays, there is one for each tail light, turn on that red light > on the dash if they do not sense a properly operating bulb. > > Honda tail light bulbs cost more than regular tail light bulbs. The '92 Accord uses quite ordinary 2057 dual filament bulbs that you can buy anywhere. "Normal" relays are designed to have a certain voltage across the coil (e.g. ~12V for automotive relays). It is desierable with a high coil resustance for low power draw (fixed voltage => want to minimize current for low power consumption). The relays in the relays in the lamp failure units have low resistance coils. They see hefty currents (several amps) and have small voltage drops across them (fixed current => want to minimize voltage for low power consumption). |
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DaveT wrote: > > I'm sorry, instead of 2-P connector it's suppose to be 8-P connector.... > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy.c om... > > OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... > > > > I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector > > because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose > > to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now > > my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but > > supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is > > not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will > > detect a difference. Is that true? The left and right connectors are the same, but the wiring is different. This may be a dumb question, but when you put a right-side connector on the left side, perhaps some wires were swapped by inadvertently following the wire colors rather than carefully mapping the wire locations in the connector? As for bulbs, if the bulb has a lower power rating than the original bulb it would draw less current. If the current is too low, the bulb failure circuit can detect this as a broken bulb. Sylvania lists 2057 as the correct brake light bulb for the '92 Accord in the US. |
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DaveT wrote: > > I'm sorry, instead of 2-P connector it's suppose to be 8-P connector.... > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:dNmHd.16936$wi2.1465@newssvr11.news.prodigy.c om... > > OK, I think I worded the post wrong. Here it goes again.... > > > > I replaced my left side 2-P connector with a ride side 2-P connector > > because the left side one was corroded and I couldn't twist the bulb loose > > to replace. I went to a junk yard and only found right side ones. So now > > my car has 2 right side 2-P connectors. I did change the bulb, but > > supposedly it was the correct one. I read on one post that if the bulb is > > not the correct one, even though everything works fine the sensors will > > detect a difference. Is that true? The left and right connectors are the same, but the wiring is different. This may be a dumb question, but when you put a right-side connector on the left side, perhaps some wires were swapped by inadvertently following the wire colors rather than carefully mapping the wire locations in the connector? As for bulbs, if the bulb has a lower power rating than the original bulb it would draw less current. If the current is too low, the bulb failure circuit can detect this as a broken bulb. Sylvania lists 2057 as the correct brake light bulb for the '92 Accord in the US. |
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DaveT wrote:
> Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave ---------------------------- The manual says that low brake fluid in the reservoir will turn the lamp on, even if all else is OK, or am I thinking of another BRAKE lamp? 'Curly' |
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DaveT wrote:
> Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave ---------------------------- The manual says that low brake fluid in the reservoir will turn the lamp on, even if all else is OK, or am I thinking of another BRAKE lamp? 'Curly' |
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In the US you are supposed to have KA (49-50 state), KL (California), and in
the old days KH (high altitude). Most of the other designations are probably European or Asian cars. "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message news:41EF6CC3.55053B5B@junkmail.com... > > Jafir Elkurd wrote: >> >> Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ? > > Good call. According to the wiring diagram, some models run the high > mounted brake light through the lamp failure sensor, others do not even > show the high mounted brake light (I could never figure out the KB, KE, > KF, KG, KP, KQ, KS, KT, KU, KW, KY etc. designations). |
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In the US you are supposed to have KA (49-50 state), KL (California), and in
the old days KH (high altitude). Most of the other designations are probably European or Asian cars. "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message news:41EF6CC3.55053B5B@junkmail.com... > > Jafir Elkurd wrote: >> >> Is your third brake light bulb out (the one in the rear window) ? > > Good call. According to the wiring diagram, some models run the high > mounted brake light through the lamp failure sensor, others do not even > show the high mounted brake light (I could never figure out the KB, KE, > KF, KG, KP, KQ, KS, KT, KU, KW, KY etc. designations). |
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I agree.
Every Honda I have ever worked with used bulbs you could buy just about anywhere. The only bulbs that were special were the ones in the interior, and you can even find many of those aftermarket. > The '92 Accord uses quite ordinary 2057 dual filament bulbs that you can > buy anywhere. > |
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I agree.
Every Honda I have ever worked with used bulbs you could buy just about anywhere. The only bulbs that were special were the ones in the interior, and you can even find many of those aftermarket. > The '92 Accord uses quite ordinary 2057 dual filament bulbs that you can > buy anywhere. > |
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motsco_ _ wrote: > > DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > > > Dave > > ---------------------------- > > The manual says that low brake fluid in the reservoir will turn the lamp > on, even if all else is OK, or am I thinking of another BRAKE lamp? > > 'Curly' I believe you are thinking about the "other" brake light. The Accord has the normal "Brake" light that comes on when the parking brake is on or when the fluid is low. It also has a "Brake Lamp" light that indicates a broken brake light bulb |
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motsco_ _ wrote: > > DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't find > > a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the rear > > lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake lamp > > light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but IT > > ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > > > Dave > > ---------------------------- > > The manual says that low brake fluid in the reservoir will turn the lamp > on, even if all else is OK, or am I thinking of another BRAKE lamp? > > 'Curly' I believe you are thinking about the "other" brake light. The Accord has the normal "Brake" light that comes on when the parking brake is on or when the fluid is low. It also has a "Brake Lamp" light that indicates a broken brake light bulb |
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So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I checked
and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left side and right side connector? They both are the same ? "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I checked
and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left side and right side connector? They both are the same ? "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... > Hey guys, > > I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't > find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All the > rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red brake > lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything works, but > IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? > > Dave > |
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They have different part numbers. so they are probably different. That is
probably your problem. Looks like they are about $20 at the dealer. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com... > So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I > checked and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and > not the fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is > no left side and right side connector? They both are the same ? > > > > > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >> Hey guys, >> >> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >> >> Dave >> > > |
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They have different part numbers. so they are probably different. That is
probably your problem. Looks like they are about $20 at the dealer. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com... > So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I > checked and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and > not the fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is > no left side and right side connector? They both are the same ? > > > > > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:l7QGd.18829$iC4.6380@newssvr30.news.prodigy.c om... >> Hey guys, >> >> I recently changed the back left bulb wire on my 92 Accord. I couldn't >> find a left-side one, so I used a right-side one on the left side. All >> the rear lights work, but inside the cabin on the dash the little red >> brake lamp light is on. I know it's no big deal as long as everything >> works, but IT ANNOYING AS HELL!!! How could I fix this? >> >> Dave >> > > |
Re: Braking lamp light?
DaveT <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com... > So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I checked > and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the > fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left > side and right side connector? They both are the same ? > > Maybe. Do the lamps APPEAR to be the same brightness on driving lights on as well as brake lights on? IF NOT, swap the lamps left-for-right; otherwise, forget the following... Does the brighness difference stay the same? If so, it's not the lamps, so it's likely wiring. Try reversing the driving and brake light wiring in the left side. (The socket you changed, correct?) The reason for the above is there are two filaments in there, and they draw different currents. If the wrong element in the lamp is wired to the brake light circuit, it may appear as a failed brake light because it doesn't draw enough current. If the difference changes, then it may be the lamps. Try a pair of identical replacements. |
Re: Braking lamp light?
DaveT <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com... > So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I checked > and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the > fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left > side and right side connector? They both are the same ? > > Maybe. Do the lamps APPEAR to be the same brightness on driving lights on as well as brake lights on? IF NOT, swap the lamps left-for-right; otherwise, forget the following... Does the brighness difference stay the same? If so, it's not the lamps, so it's likely wiring. Try reversing the driving and brake light wiring in the left side. (The socket you changed, correct?) The reason for the above is there are two filaments in there, and they draw different currents. If the wrong element in the lamp is wired to the brake light circuit, it may appear as a failed brake light because it doesn't draw enough current. If the difference changes, then it may be the lamps. Try a pair of identical replacements. |
Re: Braking lamp light?
My son drives a '92 Accord and I have had trouble with that red light
on the dash. My son doesn't care about it. If it was my Accord it would be fixed. I have a '92 Accord wiring diagram in front of me. It shows 6 grounding points and a current relay in series with each brake light. First......have someone push on the brakes when the car is in the dark. get down on your hands and knees and look at each of the 5 lights. Is one of them brighter or less bright? Turn on the tail lights and look at them with the brakes off and on. If you have a bad ground, wrong filiments come on. Four of the tail lights are dual filiment so if a dual filiment bulb looses it's ground it searches for a ground and three filiments each see about 4 volts. If you have a ungrounded light and you turn on both both the tail lights and stop lights, the bulb goes off. A few months ago, I was trouble shooting the headlights on a friends car. I got no where untill I moved the car into the shade. It was an ungrounded light. To troublehoot tail lights I would want it even darker. There are two current relay, one with 3 coils and the other with 2 coils......one of these could be the problem. Have Fun On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 06:51:20 GMT, "Doug McCrary" <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote: > >DaveT <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy .com... >> So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I >checked >> and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the >> fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left >> side and right side connector? They both are the same ? >> >> >Maybe. Do the lamps APPEAR to be the same brightness on driving lights on as >well as brake lights on? > >IF NOT, swap the lamps left-for-right; otherwise, forget the following... > >Does the brighness difference stay the same? If so, it's not the lamps, so >it's likely wiring. Try reversing the driving and brake light wiring in the >left side. (The socket you changed, correct?) > >The reason for the above is there are two filaments in there, and they draw >different currents. If the wrong element in the lamp is wired to the brake >light circuit, it may appear as a failed brake light because it doesn't draw >enough current. > >If the difference changes, then it may be the lamps. Try a pair of identical >replacements. > |
Re: Braking lamp light?
My son drives a '92 Accord and I have had trouble with that red light
on the dash. My son doesn't care about it. If it was my Accord it would be fixed. I have a '92 Accord wiring diagram in front of me. It shows 6 grounding points and a current relay in series with each brake light. First......have someone push on the brakes when the car is in the dark. get down on your hands and knees and look at each of the 5 lights. Is one of them brighter or less bright? Turn on the tail lights and look at them with the brakes off and on. If you have a bad ground, wrong filiments come on. Four of the tail lights are dual filiment so if a dual filiment bulb looses it's ground it searches for a ground and three filiments each see about 4 volts. If you have a ungrounded light and you turn on both both the tail lights and stop lights, the bulb goes off. A few months ago, I was trouble shooting the headlights on a friends car. I got no where untill I moved the car into the shade. It was an ungrounded light. To troublehoot tail lights I would want it even darker. There are two current relay, one with 3 coils and the other with 2 coils......one of these could be the problem. Have Fun On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 06:51:20 GMT, "Doug McCrary" <dougmccrary@spamcop.net> wrote: > >DaveT <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message >news:MjcId.21909$iC4.17776@newssvr30.news.prodigy .com... >> So everyone is pretty much sure it's a thing with the bulbs (which I >checked >> and both are the 2057 model but one is bigger than the other) and not the >> fact that I'm using two right side connectors. So there really is no left >> side and right side connector? They both are the same ? >> >> >Maybe. Do the lamps APPEAR to be the same brightness on driving lights on as >well as brake lights on? > >IF NOT, swap the lamps left-for-right; otherwise, forget the following... > >Does the brighness difference stay the same? If so, it's not the lamps, so >it's likely wiring. Try reversing the driving and brake light wiring in the >left side. (The socket you changed, correct?) > >The reason for the above is there are two filaments in there, and they draw >different currents. If the wrong element in the lamp is wired to the brake >light circuit, it may appear as a failed brake light because it doesn't draw >enough current. > >If the difference changes, then it may be the lamps. Try a pair of identical >replacements. > |
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