Brake lights wil not go out

1997 ACURA CL
235,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EWINFREY
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brake lights stay on, I replaced, lights, fuses, relays for dimmer, lights, I cannot locate stop lamp failure sensor, replaced brake light switch also. All 3 stay on L/R/Center. Check for grounds, loose wires, etc... nothing.
Feb 11, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Push on the brake light switch by hand. If the lights go out, look for a rubber cap that fell off the switch.
Feb 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM
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EWINFREY
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Replaced brake switch and made sure it was working correctly. No hole to worry about switch goes in and out but no effect on lights
Feb 11, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Unplug the switch, then see if the lights go off.
Feb 11, 2014 at 5:22 PM
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HONDATECH1983
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brake pedal position switch plastic stopper has most likely fell out.
Mar 3, 2014 at 5:46 AM
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