2000 ACURA TL
11,000 MILES
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How come my brake lights will not turn off when you turn engine off?
Nov 5, 2012 at 4:24 AM
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SEEN ANY LITTLE PLASTIC PARTS IN YOUR FLOOR BOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE?

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Nov 5, 2012 at 4:27 AM
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Nov 5, 2012 at 4:43 AM
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GIMME A MINUTE---WORKING SOMETHING UP FOR YOU, EZ TO UNDERSTAND!

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Nov 5, 2012 at 5:00 AM
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THIS IS THE ACTUAL SWITCH......NOT THE PROBLEM

THE PROBLEM IS........ IT IS NOT BEING PUSHED IN ALL OF THE WAY.....LIKE IT WAS BEFORE

I SEE THIS A LOT-----THIS IS SO STUPID THAT THEY DID NOT LET THE METAL BRACKET PUSH THE SWITCH----THEY THREW IN A SOON TO CRUMBLE PLASTIC PART

BEAR WITH ME AS I TRY TO EXPLAIN-----A MIRROR AND A FLASHLIGHT MAY HELP YO SEE IT BETTER

ALSO CONTACT YOUR SKINNIEST BUDDY WITH DOUBLE JOINTS!


HERE'S A POSSIBLE FIX---ONE OF THESE ABOUT THE RIGHT SIZE (IN LINK) WITH A SMALL WASHER OR TWO UNDER IT TO THICKEN IT UP

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_panel-trim-retainer--gm-ford-chrysler-dorman--autograde_10022708-p?searchTerm=trim+panel+retainer

CRANKING UP WILL ALLOW YOUR BRAKE PEDAL TO GO DOWN FURTHER---OPENING THE GAP UP.....IT IS A DIFFICULT PLACE TO GET TO

HOW'D I DO IN A PINCH?

YOU OWE ME LUNCH!!!

THE MEDIC
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:42 AM