How to replace the brake light switch on a 2009 Hyundai Elantra
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Does you stop lights (brake light) stay on .Does you battery go dead when parked, trans not shift properly, did you cruse control stop working properly.This is a very common problem and an easy repair. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thank you sir, this video saved me a lot of time, money, headache and I didn't have to give up my tickets for this event near by me tonight! Exactly what I needed.
Great I'm happy to help.Thanks for the feedback.
My mechanic said oh that's an easy fix. Then I went in to the scheduler and she said it will be $70. So I came home and watched this and I saved myself 70 bucks! Thank you!
Thank you, soooo much! My cruise control stopped working during the middle of a road trip, and after watching your video, I noticed my lights were always on. Upon inspection, the little black plastic bumper piece under my brake pedal had broken, causing excess space between the brake pedal and the switch.
I'm happy to help.
Last night I got pulled over for having no brake lights. Thinking it odd that all three bulbs would burn out at once, I decided to check the switch, and this video emboldened me to do the repair job myself. Thanks Jim the Car Guy! Of course, the money I saved by doing it myself will go to my chiropractor instead of my mechanic, but that's okay... (j/k)
I have a 2007 Elantra and this switch failed about five years ago. The shifter would not shift out of Park. It was fixed for free because there was a recall. Now the car is ten years old and the part failed again, this time the brake lights won't turn off. It seems this part tends to fail every five years. Thank you for this video, I'm glad I can do it myself!
Yes this is a very common problem.
I did notice shortly into a driving trip that my traction control indicator light came on and my acceleration and gear shifting (automatic) became abnormal. Car hesitated and needed intermitent pushes on gas pedal and higher rpms to get going. Thanks for the video. I wasnt sure if the shifting and traction control indicator were related to the brake switch going bad.
Thanks, you just saved me a buttload of money by doing this fix myself. You're a good man!
I'm happy to help and more important save you a lot of cash
Excellent video. Swapped for a new switch in less than 5 minutes after watching this. Not sure how people can't get in there, I'm fat myself and did it in freezing weather outside and didn't even push the seat back or lift the steering wheel lol
I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching.
Can you show the process of the one with the newer version bolt
I have a 2002 Elantra. Bulb is new, checked fuses, passenger brake light will not come on. What do I check next? Brake light switch or socket?
Thank you so much for the video. Turns out the little rubber bung had just fallen out. Fixed it myself in about 5 minutes.
Hey There!! I have a 2013 elantra! Tuve hállense and i will remplace the part BUT I hace a big question,since this part broke, the car slip indicaron comes on. Is it related? Ir there is something else?
Hi I have a similar problem but it’s weird cause it’s only in one side and the other side works probably do you have any advice or diagnose to my problem thanks in advance for your help
could this switch also be the reason why my cruise control will not set. right now my cruise powers on but when i press set, the set light flashes on for a second then turns off and the cruise does not set. any advice?
this saved me a lot of trouble, similar set up for a 2007 Hyundai Accent. thanks, man!
Thank u my friend, for saving me to go to the mecanic, I just unplugged and plugged it in and is working fine, thanks again 👍
I really appreciate this clip 🙌🏽💙
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2002 sanata. Easy enough to unplug and replug, but the hole it needs to go back into isn't slotted. o having heck getting it back on.
thank you thank you thank you, please keep doing these kind of videos , you help us alot
Thanks for watching. I'm happy to help.
Omg thank you. This is so simple, just saved me so much money
thank you sir for additional knowledge on how to a fix brake light.
+jhester Valeña Happy to help
Very interesting. My son just got a used 2002 and the brake
lights won’t go on. After watching this video I feel I may have to adjust the
switch or buy a new one. Thanks
+Richard Bosco Thank you for watching .After you check the switch if it has power I would replace it don't just adjust it.Jim
This was quite helpful. Going to replace mine now. Thank you!
Thank you for watching. I'm happy to help
@@jimthecarguy It was actually a little too far up for me to work with on this car so I had to ask a mechanic I know. I was looking forward to trying it by myself but at least, knowing the labor and having the part, it is a pretty low cost.
Do it work on 2013 hyundia elantra the same
Hi Jim. I had a similar issue on my 2007 Santa Fe. The stop switch was replaced once due to a recall. Recently my brake lights would not turn on and the ESC light would turn on as well on my dash. I purchased a new switch and installed it after watching your video. Upon installing the switch the rubber pad that depresses the switch on the pedal itself broke apart. Could that have caused the problem? The new switch was in without the pad in place and the brake lights stayed on. I tested the old switch with a multimeter for continuity numerous times and it seems fine. I purchased a rubber pad and switch from the autoparts store for $12.00. No problems as of yet.
+BKNYBISHOP Most likely the switch was no good.Usually the switch comes with all the pieces need to install it .Thank you for your input.
This just started happening to my wife's car. Thank you so much for the video this is something I can fix.
Glad to help
Thanks so much it help me a lot i appreciate it 🙌🏻
Glad it helped!
hi ,Iam using 2009 hyundai Tucson 2009 model, I have brake problem pad going too low, I changed front and back brake pads, I changed master brake kit also but still same situation kindly replaywhat I have to do
May this switch stop the cruise control working if it's broken?
ok thank u for da help I will go out n bye a new bulb today n thank u again for ur help wit my problem didn't kno wat to do
Thank you for this video. It is still relevant. I do have a question: I have a 2010 elantra touring. Recently had the brake light switch problem. I am still having issues since the switch was 'fixed.' With your video, I was finally able to tell what I was looking at up there. and I have the same exact switch. However, there is a washer in there. a locking one, the ones with the split, if I don't have the name right. and when they first changed it, they had on 2 washers. I left the shop and couldn't even get a half mile before my brakes were almost completely locked up and smoking very badly. they took off one of the washers, left the locking washer there. Now on long drives about 40-50 miles, they will begin to lock up again, but not nearly as bad. I can just tell, cuz my rpms are up, and I should be going faster and it feels like the emergency brake is on type of feeling. The shop told me that sometimes with old worn parts that they put washers in. I can see the part that the end of the switch goes into is worn. The guy that originally did the 2 washers is no longer there, so we don't know if there was already a washer there when he changed it, or if he put in two. Could this be that locking washer?
Wow that sounds really bad. If the switch is causing the brakes to lock up you should have it looked at very soon. You maybe damaging the brakes. When the switch is installed it should not be touching anything on the brake pedal. There should be a very small space between the switch and the pedal. From what I recall there should not be a washer on the switch. Can you send me a photo of the switch when it is still in the car?
@@jimthecarguy ok this is so bizarre. I have replied several times, they are not posting. The only thing I can think of is my email address is blocking the whole response. So third time is the charm?! I took 2 pictures, but I can't upload them here. And yes, you are correct, after the two washer fiasco, I needed new brakes and rotors, at 60% off. I cannot see any space it at all. Please message me, e mail, at, and I am breaking it up, if that's why they are not posting. Sayccrn at g mail. Thank you so much, Jim.
Thanks this video helped me fix my fiance's hyundai!
Thank you for your input and for watching
@jimthecarguy....does this also stop my cruse control to stop working...it started happening when the back lights wouldnt go out....and does it hurt my car to keep taking the battery cable off until i get it fixed?
Theresa Gordon Hi Theresa,No it will not hurt the car to remove the battery cable until you can repair it.As for the cruse control yes the switch will cause the cruse to stop working.Once the switch is replaced it should work perfectly.Let me know how you do .Jim
jimthecarguy will do Jim...thanks so much.
How do I check the lights on truck of this car
Having trouble unhooking the electrical from the switch, any tricks to pushing the pin in? Or any tricks to removing the panel below the steering wheel for more access? 2006 Elantra, I found two screws for the panel, but couldn't figure out how to pop it off.
+Amanda Lee Ya sometime they can be a real pain in the rear end but if you look at 2:25 on the video I will show you how to remove the switch.Good luck .Keep me posted.Jim
My husband was able to get it unhooked and everything else went smooth. Thanks for your video.
I'm happy to help
Good job!
Hello sir, thank you for your video! So I replaced the switch and realize that it was the rubber grommet that was failing. I put something there and now the lights are working but I still can't shift out of park. It works when I use the shift lock release but not when I depress the brake and try to shift. Any advice? Thank you.
Did you fix it? It could be the neutral safety switch, or the cable disconnected inside or outside the car.
@@irisbaez1972 so far it looks like it rectified itself after a couple days of replacing the grommet. I think I could have sped up the process by disconnecting the battery and the reconnecting it to restart the internal computer
My cars break light dont stay on but when pedal is pushed no break lights...the switch turns on and off lights right
Thanks for posting. I have that issue going on now except with a 2001 Elantra. I hope it's a very similar fix.
05generic It may not be the exact same but close.If you run into a problem let me know .
jimthecarguy I appreciate that. My biggest concern now is getting into that cramped space. I had a look at it yesterday and had a hard time just getting into and out of the space. The switch is behind the steering shaft. It appears that the only part that needs to be replaced is the disk/pin part. Can I buy just that part or do I have to buy the switch also?
Ya it is very tight .The best way to get to it is to slide into that area on your back and look up.That only comes as a complete assembly (switch)Good luck.Jim
05generic I have a 2003 same problem. hopefully i can do it my self. doesnt look that hard. i just hope i can slide my big ass under there. im quite tall as well. if i cant do it. what would be the average going price to fix. i have the part.?? i also live in texas.
Theresa Gordon I hope it goes well for you. Yes, the mechanical part if easy. If it wasn't in the dark hole of Calcutta (mini version) I could probably do it in 5 mins.
Hi Jim, I'm having a problem with my eps light coming up on my dash and power steering goes out after maybe a 5 minute drive. When I turn off the car and turn it back on light is off but again pops on after a little drive, somebody told me this stop lamp switch could be the culprit, wondering if you think that's possible? Please help!!!
see there's like a nut and bolt that is there for the button to push against. Mine was gone, so those must fall out sometimes. I just replaced it with another nut and bolt.
I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra and both of my brake lights are out (both went out at the same time). I bought a stop light switch and watched your video. It seems very easy. But when I went to replace it, I didn't have enough room on the floor of my car to maneuver. I'm not the biggest guy in the world (I'm about your size from the look of your video). But it is so cramped that it looks like I will have to remove part of the steering panel to be able to get to the switch. My question is..... did you remove part of the front steering panel before you started the video? Or were you small enough to crawl under the front panel and do the work without removing anything? And if I have to remove any paneling, which one(s) should I remove to get the easiest path to the brake light switch? Sorry for all the questions, but I ran out there ready to get it done and discovered I didn't have enough room to maneuver my body to get to the switch. Please help. Thanks!
Sorry but there is no easy way .It should be pretty open when you look up .No covers
I've had the same problem. It was pretty cramped out there, especially for someone like me who is 209 pounds. Anyway, I finally did it with some patience. Afterward, I've had some pain in my back. Thank you though for the video.
Thank you for your input.
I tried it a second time, and I did it!!! It was pretty easy
Great thank you for your update.
Was the yellow esc light turning on? On my car the light will come on and error code (C1513 Brake switch error) will come on. I've checked my brakelights mulitple times and they seem to be working. My cars an 07 Kia Optima
Thanks for watching
I have a 2013 Hyundai elantra n my back lights work fine but wen I hit da brake my passenger side won't light up wen I hit da brake wat can I do please help me
+Marquise Dennis It sound like the bulb is burnt out and will need to be replaced.
So if all of my brake lights are out and I checked the fuse and replaced the bulb. Is the brake switch the problem then?
It is possible but you will need to check for power and ground at the bulb.
Hi Sr I just replace the switch with a new one but the light still oon. What u think could be wrong?.Thanks.
The brake lights are still on after replacing the switch? If you unplug the switch does the lights turn off?
Yeah it went off when I unplug it, or when I remove the fuse.
2012 Elantra center brake light under rear window caused all brake lights to quit working. Replaced and headache gone.
I do a live stream on Sunday night at 7:00 PM (EST).I will talk about this problem.I hope you can stop by.If you do send me a message in the chat that your there.
Max Trap I have to say a big thank you to you. Your comment helped me out tonight. I called Pep Boys and they wanted to charge me $78 for labor and I had to go to the dealer to buy the part ($16). I didn’t have time so I went to autozone. They told me to change the brake switch which I did then and there. That didn’t fix it. Then I checked the fuses and they were fine. They then told me it was an electrical issue. I was bummed out and decided to watch this video. I saw your comment and thought hey that might be it. I went back to autozone they didn’t have the bulb. So I went to Oreillys and they had it. I told them my story and the literally laughed at me and said there’s no way in hell its the bulb. I must have an electrical issue. I almost walked out believing them. But I said just sell me the bulb I’m already here. Well well well , IT WAS THE THIRD BRAKE BULB! I went back inside and laughed at them and told them they were wrong and said that I had read about replacing the bulb in a CZcams comment and that he knew more about fixing cars then they both did. Anyway man thanks a million! You saved me time and money.
This video was very helpful. I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra and I''m having the opposite issue. My break lights wont come on, but all my other lights work. I checked the fuse box, but i wasn't sure which fused operated the break lights. I checked most of the fuses and they all seem fine. I was thinking of trying to replace the break switch and see if that does the trick. would you have any other advice?
Yes before you replace the switch check it with a test light .Here is a video that may help.I know it is a different car and year but the procedure to test it is the same. czcams.com/video/GucI1TA8cr8/video.html .Keep me posted and let me know if you need any further advice.
Thank you so much.... I followed your video and I was able to change my break light switch on my own and It worked.... thank you so much ... you save me so much money and from getting cheated by my local mechanic.
Great job.I'm happy to save you time and money.Thank you for the follow up.
my brake lights stay on after turning car off, how do I check switch for this and where is switch
Thank you
What if it's the tail lights and not the brake lights. My brake lights turn off, but my tail lights and rear window light won't turn off.
Thank you that was good.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
My brake light was staying on last night and my dad just tightened the light switch. then I went to drive home and the car was acting funny as soon as I got on the freeway and the brakes were locking up. I was able to pull off and get to the street but it wouldn't move and there was smoke and burnt rubber smell. my dad came back and unscrewed it and it was able to start up and move again. how did this happen? Is it possible he over tightened? should I replace the light switch again? it was just replaced (for the second time) a 2 months ago?
+Karlie Gunderson Yes if you tighten the switch to much you will cause the brake to stay on all the time.Watch my video for the proper procedure to replace the switch and adjust it.If you need any further advice let me know.Jim
Thanks
+jimthecarguy I went down and checked it out and one of the nuts were missing hence the rattling around and getting locked up when it was tightened. problem fixed thanks again
+Karlie Gunderson I'm happy to help.
BUT how do get that panel off below the steering wheel to get to the brake switch. I think that's half the battle.
Phillip Steele There was no panel but if your car has one it is very easy.Just take out the clips or screws to remove the panel.
jimthecarguy Thanks for replying! Any idea where to look for the clips or screws. It's a 06 elantra.
Yes can you send me a picture.I should be able to help from that.
what is your video called that shows me how to adjust and install? i am not having trouble with the lights at all but i did have a problem with it getting out of park. so im wondering if it just needs to be adjusted or if i can add the rubber gromet to it like everyone else.
Shouldn’t you take battery out first before starting this
Thanks!!!
You bet!
Hello Jim,
My friend has a 2007 Hyundai Sonata and the parking lights wont shut off. I just had to jump her yesterday. My searches all lead to a new fuse box for this model, but that's $$$! Any ideas?
Thank you!
Does this work for a 2013 😭
Yes it is the same.Thanks for watching.
2016 Hyundai Accent has the same problem
I did this and they still aren't turning off now what
Just to let you know the info is still useful.
Get a camera stand.
Thank you
Thank you
You're welcome