Odyssey EX L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Lamp Out Sensor: Testing and Inspection
1. Make sure the brake lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed.
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If all the brake lights come on, go to step 2.
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If one of the brake lights does not come on, check for:
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blown bulb.
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poor ground (G502, G504, G551).
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If none of the brake lights come on, check the brake light circuit.
2. Open the left taillight access panel.
3. Make sure the [BRAKE LAMP] light in the safety indicator comes on and goes off when the No. 1 terminal of the left taillight 8P connector is
grounded and the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON (II).
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If the [BRAKE LAMP] light does not go off, check for:
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an open in the WHT/GRN wire between the safety indicator and left taillight.
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a faulty safety indicator circuit (main printed circuit film).
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If the [BRAKE LAMP] light goes off, go to step 4.
4. Open the right taillight access panel.
5. Make sure the [BRAKE LAMP] light in the safety indicator comes on and goes off when the No. 1 terminal of the right taillight 8P connector is
grounded, the brake pedal is depressed, and the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON (II).
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If the [BRAKE LAMP] light does not go off, check for:
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an open in the GRN wire between the left taillight and right taillight.
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a faulty left failure sensor.
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If the [BRAKE LAMP] light goes off, go to step 6.
6. Make sure the [BRAKE LAMP] light in the safety indicator comes on and goes off when the No. 2 terminal of the right taillight 8P connector is