Sounds like an out-of-adjustment, or failed brake light switch. Look under the dash and follow the brake pedal up to where it is attached at the top. Somewhere towards the top you will see a plunger switch that rests against the brake pedal arm. This is the switch that controls the brake lights. If it is out of adjustment it will give a constant signal as if the brakes were being applied. Try adjusting it to see if that solves the problem. If not, it will need replacing.
Youtube has a video showing how to replaced the rear pads for a 2003 crv (02 crv is the same as the 2003 crv). At youtube type in 2003 Honda crv brake change. The video is very good.
Does the 2003 Honda CRV have an indicator if you leave your lights on?
how much does it cost to replace brakes rotors on honda crv
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The brake system has an average repair cost of $350
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(1) Warped brake rotor (2) an out of round brake drum (3) a warped or damaged brake shoe.
There has been some speculation that honda CRV's from 2006 to 2011 were using the defective accord brake pads where honda settled with the owners of the accords, as to why a possibility that crv's rotors were damaging the rotors with uneven wear before the pads got down to the metal. If one owns a CRV from 2006 to 2011, get replacement brake pads on all 4 wheels, so there won't be the possibility of future rotor damage from these defective pads, even if honda does not want to admit there maybe a problem with the pads.
would a 2004, 2005, Honda crv rear end differential fit Honda 2007 crv.
In the under-hood fuse box - it is Fuse #8.
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