Brake Lights don't work!

[beavis195]

My brake lights don't light up when I hit the brakes. I found that if I move the sensor on the top of the brake pedal around, they will come on. What's involved in replacing the sensor? Thanks

 

[beavis195]

bump

 

[massjim]

Brake Light

I hade the same thing happen to mine about a month ago. Cost me fifty bucks at the local garage. Just get new switch and or see if the wire is loose. No big deal.

 

[gijoecam]

Either the switch came loose or is bad... usually they're cheap, and are held in place with two screws and a pair of wires. It usually takes longer to contort yourself up under the dash than it does to replace the brake light switch.

-Joe-

 

[RytM1]

According to the Haynes "bible", there should be a retaining clip holding the switch to the top of the brake pedal arm. Remove the clip, remove the switch from pedal, and unplug the switch. Installation is the reverse.

 

[beavis195]

Yeah it was an easy fix, but trying to contort myself under the dash, that was tough. I'm 6'3". What I ended up doing was going in under the dash head first and wrapping my legs around the seat. Man what a headrush! A girl I really like at school drove by when I was fixing it and made fun of me. She took a picture. I'll have to post it. Oh well, we've got a date this Friday.