1968 break switch
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1968 break switch
I am running into problems with break switches. I have replaced 2 in the past year and a half. When I hook up the multi-meter, it's reading a crap load of ohms (over 1 kilo) on both of them. Is that even possible? Have I just come across 2 faulty switches.
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In the 'free' state, that brake lamp switch should read ZERO ohms, as that is how the switch would be when applied. If the plunger is depressed, it should read very high resistance (or "OL").
Check your multimeter. Set it on the ohms range and short the two leads together. You should read ZERO ohms. If not, you have a problem with your meter. Once reading correctly, check the switch in the 'free' state again.
Yes. It is possible to get two bad switches...especially if you bought them from the same place! Junk begets junk!! In the world of "today", it happens much more often.
Check your multimeter. Set it on the ohms range and short the two leads together. You should read ZERO ohms. If not, you have a problem with your meter. Once reading correctly, check the switch in the 'free' state again.
Yes. It is possible to get two bad switches...especially if you bought them from the same place! Junk begets junk!! In the world of "today", it happens much more often.
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