brake light stays on for a while

2000 HONDA ACCORD
23,600 MILES
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WENDYLEE
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the light comes on after applying the brake and stays on for a while
Feb 14, 2012 at 1:28 AM
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PROMECHANIC
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It sounds like you might have a brake light switch that has a bad connection or is sticking. It is located at the top of your brake pedal. You can usually tell if it is bad by looking at it but you might have to remove it.
May 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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