S2000 Brake Light Mystery: Owner Seeks Trusted Fix

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my Honda Civic Type-R (2006) last summer. Initially thought it was just a bulb, but turned out the brake light switch near the pedal was failing. The symptoms were exactly like yours, brake lights wouldn't come on when pressing the pedal. It's actually a common issue on Hondas when they get higher mileage. The brake light switch wears out over time from regular use. My mechanic diagnosed it quickly with a multimeter test. They replaced the switch and also checked the wiring harness for any damage while they were at it. It wasn't a serious repair at all, more of a maintenance item really. The whole thing took about an hour. Just make sure whoever works on it checks both the switch and wiring before replacing parts. You definitely want someone who knows Hondas, especially S2000s. These cars have some specific quirks that general mechanics might miss. Hope this helps with your decision!

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! That's really helpful, sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. Quick question: do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the switch replacement? And has everything been working fine since the repair? I'm trying to get a ballpark figure before I head to a shop, and it's always good to know if it's a lasting fix or if I should expect any other issues popping up.

Hey again! Actually, I can give you a funny update about my situation. After taking my Civic Type-R to the mechanic, turns out it wasn't even a faulty switch! The mechanic found that I was getting the "Brake light signal implausible" warning because of a personal error (totally my bad!). Basically, I wasn't pressing the brake pedal all the way down during startup, which was triggering the warning. The mechanic showed me the correct way to do it, and voilà, problem solved! Best part? It cost me absolutely nothing since there wasn't any actual repair needed. Just needed someone knowledgeable to point out my mistake. Been working perfectly ever since, no more warning lights or issues. So before you spend any money, maybe have them check if it's something simple like that? Sometimes these modern cars can be super sensitive to how we interact with them. Who knew a brake pedal could be so picky, right?

Wow, what an interesting turn of events! Just got back from the mechanic and I've got my own funny story to share now. After all my worrying about major repairs, it turned out to be something pretty minor. The mechanic found a loose connection in the wiring harness that was causing the intermittent brake light issue. They fixed it up in about 30 minutes and only charged me for the diagnostic fee. The best part? They showed me exactly what was wrong and how they fixed it. Really appreciated their transparency, definitely helped rebuild my trust in mechanics after my last bad experience. The brake lights are working perfectly now. Such a relief it wasn't anything serious! Thanks again for sharing your story, it gave me the confidence to get it checked out sooner rather than later. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones, right? I guess we both learned that not every car problem needs an expensive fix. Now I can stop worrying about my S2000's brake lights and get back to enjoying the drive!