Re: [DML] Fixing brake switch in a pinch

[Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx>]

Right on, perhaps I'll take my old one apart and clean it, test it, and
then keep it in the car just in case this happens again in another 20
years. :)

-Christian

On Thu, 16 Oct 2003, Martin Gutkowski wrote:

> The brakelight switch is quite simple and can be pulled apart and fixed
> quite easily. They tend to get stuck because the current for all 4 brake
> lights goes through the switch. A bit of cleaning and it'll work fine
> again. That said, a replacement switch is hardly expensive.
>
> Martin
>
> Christian Williams wrote:
>
> >I discovered last night that my brake lights weren't working. I'd had this
> >happen before due to an inline fuse in the footwell blowing (I don't know
> >why it was there, maybe the car previously had cruise control or
> >something). I checked the fuse and the one in the electrical compartment
> >and they were both fine. The switch itself was dead.
> >
> >So luckily I have DMC Joe's courtesey light circut cutoff switch. The
> >wires are long enough that I could run it down to the brake switch wiring
> >and control it with my right thumb while braking and downshifting. Luckily
> >I'll have a replacement switch tomorrow.
> >
> >-Christian
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
> moderators@xxxx
>
> For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com
>
> To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>