Re: Brake light issue
Originally Posted by dkendall
Ok, So I may a trip to the Dealer and after running my vin#, comes back with a 34 dollar brake light switch, and print off a picture showing its location. So once again I remove the panel below the steering wheel and start looking around, thinking I could have missed it the last tim, but now with the new part in hand how could I not see it? We'll easy enough i clearly find the mounting location, but there is no switch there! I was thinking maybe the old one fell out, but no wires no nothing! Someone mentioned mine could be on the brake booster itself? My brake booster has 3 different sesnors on it? Does this seem right?
Frustrated in Dallas.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH DESCRIPTION
The plunger type brake lamp switch is mounted to a bracket attached to the brake pedal assembly under the instrument panel. The brake lamp switch cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged, the entire unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
The brake lamp switch has three internal switches with a single, six blade harness connection at one end. When the brake pedal is in the released position, the plunger on the outside of the brake lamp switch is forced inward, which opens the circuit. When the brake pedal is pressed the plunger is released, and the circuit is closed. This action completes the brake lamp circuit, and allows the brake lamps and center high mounted brake lamp to illuminate.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel cover.
Refer to Page 23-149
3. Disconnect the brake lamp switch harness connectors.
4. Press the locking tab and rotate the brake lamp switch clockwise.
5. Remove the brake lamp switch from the brake pedal brace.
Last edited by onehundred80; Aug 19, 2010 at 09:41 AM.