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How can you tell if a brake light switch is bad?
What Are The Symptoms Of A Faulty Brake Light Switch?
- Your Brake Lights Don’t Light Up. Your brake lights are supposed to turn on when you push down on the brake pedal, giving a heads up to the driver behind you.
- Brake Lights Stay On Continuously.
- Bad Cruise Control.
- Car Won’t Turn On.
- ABS Warning Light Comes On.
How can you tell if your brake light switch is bad?
What would cause my brake lights not to work?
If one or more of your brake lights isn’t working properly, it could mean one of three things: The brake light system fuse is blown, the brake light bulbs are burned out or the brake light wiring switch is broken. All of these issues are easy to troubleshoot.
What happens if brake light switch is bad?
A faulty brake light switch can cause many problems. If the switch is bad, the brake lights won’t operate and the transmission shifter will not come out of the “Park” position. In cars with a push-button start system, a faulty brake light switch can cause the vehicle not to start.
Where is the brake light switch on a 1997 Chevy?
Lean under the dashboard with the flashlight, and shine the light on the brake pedal arm to locate the brake pedal switch. Unhook the brake pedal wiring pigtail from the Chevy’s brake pedal switch by hand.
How do you replace a brake pedal switch?
Bolt the switch in place with the box wrench set. Plug the brake wiring pigtail into the replacement brake pedal switch by hand. Readjust the driver’s seat, and close the door.
What happens if you lose the brake light switch?
As with most electrical switches, the brake light switch is prone to short circuits. If you suddenly lose all your brake lights at once, or they won’t turn off after you use them, odds are your brake light switch is bad.