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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 08:22 AM
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1075 Coupe/ Just wondering is there a way ro adjust brake light switch to activate earlier?
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1075 Coupe/ Just wondering is there a way ro adjust brake light switch to activate earlier?
Is it slow about turning on the brake lights....as in...it takes a couple seconds for the brake lights to work after pushing the brake pedal?
If so...it could be a worn-out switch.

If you adjust the under-dash switch to be very sensitive, you have a problem with the brake lights occasionally staying on.
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Adjust your switch so you still have about 1/16" free plunger travel distance with switch plunger against striker plate.
Not much sooner or later adjustment, the switch contacts are either open or closed.


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