I just found out that my brake lights have not been working for a few days now. I checked the continuity in the switch and it was shot. Eventhough this switch is inexpensive to replace, I decided to take it apart and attempt a temporary fix until the part had been ordered. The switch can be disassembled by removing the small plastic black plate. Inside you will find a spring,retainer clip, plastic plunger pin and a contact plate. Over some 20 years, the contacts on the plate and the 2 blade connectors inside can arc and create enough heat to melt some of the inside. My switch showed some melting but not enough to cause serious damage. Clean the contact plate and the 2 blade connectors on the inside and outside. The blade connectors can be pulled from the plastic switch casing by twisting the ends and then pulling them through. Reassemble in reverse and test. This should be it for te overhaul. Happy Braking for Summer 2003!!! JohnE. 10250