'94 brake lights will not turn off
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Cruising
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'94 brake lights will not turn off
Four days ago and again last night, my brake lights would not turn off when I remove the key and exit the vehicle. Does not happen every time. I shut them off finally by removing and re-installing the fuse. Any ideas what could be the problem are very welcome.
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Probably a bad brake light switch. It's on the steering column just above the brake pedal.
Does the 3rd brake light also stay on? The wire for that light is separate from the brake lights but connected to the same switch.
Have you tried lifting up on the brake pedal to see if the lights willl turn off?
Does the 3rd brake light also stay on? The wire for that light is separate from the brake lights but connected to the same switch.
Have you tried lifting up on the brake pedal to see if the lights willl turn off?
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From: Orlando FL
Going on the assumption it is the brake light switch. You can remove the assembly and take the cover off the switch. There is a chance the contacts sparked and welded together. You might be able to smooth out the contacts and re-spring the metal tension so that the separation force is greater.
FYI - There are 3 contacts in the switch. One for brakes, cruise and TCC lock up. Once the switch is open contacts push out from rear. Also there is no electrical connector on the other switch body with the vacuum hose.
FYI - There are 3 contacts in the switch. One for brakes, cruise and TCC lock up. Once the switch is open contacts push out from rear. Also there is no electrical connector on the other switch body with the vacuum hose.
