brake lights

dixjon

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need help please brake lights will not come on when i push pedal. i moved a funny looking sensor or something around down by the pedal and they come on but when i let it go it goes back out. does any one have any suggestions please.
 
that funny looking sensor sounds like the BOO switch (brake on/off). is it just out of adjustment maybe?? I have seen some that could be moved in/out to adjust them. or it could be going bad (dirty/burned contacts in one spot)
 
im sorry i dont know exactly what you mean but i bought some funny looking switch called the brake switch i believe but i really have no idea what im doing or what to do. can you help me out a little more please in lamens terms.
thank u
 
Stoplight Switch

Removal

1. Note: Locking tab on connector must be lifted before connector can be removed.

Disconnect the wire harness at the connector from the stoplight switch.

2. Note: Since the stoplight switch side plate nearest the brake pedal is slotted, it is not necessary to remove the brake master cylinder push rod and one spacer washer from the brake pedal pin.

Remove the hairpin retainer and slide the stoplight switch, the push rod and the nylon washers and bushing away from the brake pedal. Remove the stoplight switch by sliding the stoplight switch up/down as required to remove.


Stoplight Switch




Brake Pedal and Stoplight Switch Operation



This goes with that ^^^






Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not substitute other types of pin retainers. Replace only with a production hairpin retainer. Component damage may occur.

Position stoplight switch so that the U-shaped side is nearest the brake pedal and directly over or under the pin. Then slide stoplight switch down or up trapping the master cylinder push rod and black bushing between the stoplight switch side plates. Push stoplight switch and push rod assembly firmly toward brake pedal arm. Assemble outside white plastic washer to pin and install hairpin retainer to trap whole assembly.

2. Note: Stoplight switch wire harness must have sufficient length to travel with stoplight switch during full stroke of brake pedal. If wire length is insufficient, reroute harness or service as required.

Assemble the wire harness connector to the stoplight switch.

3. Check stoplight switch for proper operation.
 

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