Cleaning brake light switch.

[FordExplorer2002]

can anyone walk me threw cleaning my brake light switch? i hate to do it not knowing what im doing and brake something. pics would be a plus as well. ive looked on here and found nothing. thanks.

 

[BigRondo]

When my brake lights stayed on, I removed the switch, sanded down the contacts (due to buildup from arcing), and lubed the plunger. It has been working great ever since.

Check out this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=263098

The whole thing is a great read. My experience starts at post #20 and there are good pics by azdevildog0311.

Another thread worth checking out:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351168

Good luck getting it sorted. :biggthump

 

[FordExplorer2002]

thanks again like i said i looked but must of missed it

 

[BigRondo]

thanks again like i said i looked but must of missed it

No worries. Good luck.

 

[FordExplorer2002]

got her all cleaned up and just waiting to see if the lights will continue to stay on lol.

 

[BigRondo]

Good luck and be sure to keep us posted.

 

[FordExplorer2002]

so far so good no brake lights on now running into a battery going dead prob lol

 

[FordExplorer2002]

k been 2 months ish since ive cleaned it and all seems good. sry took so long for updates.

 

[BigRondo]

Good news. Thanks for the update.

 

[FordExplorer2002]

anytime wish i would of gotten to it sooner lol

 

[Misty]

Brake lights and cruise????

Thanks for the info but can anyone tell me how long i have before my Explorer's battery dies?? It is pouring rain so hard to do any work at the moment! Started to stay on around noon today and the back lights are getting hot!! So about 5 hours. Funny thing is at the same time my cruise control quit working all together??!!??!! Any ideas??

 

[swshawaii]

ALWAYS disconnect the battery, especially doing electrical work.