Stop light switch (100820) repair

["John Elgersma" <delorean@xxxx>]

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