As a side note, these switches are completely serviceable. Take it out, pop off the side cover, pull out the copper spring loaded contacts, clean off the fretting, apply a dab of dielectric grease to the contacts and voila! Completely good as new for free!
The brake lights on my F-150 quit working. Step 1- checked the fuse, it was OK. Step 2 - look up UA-cam video on how to replace brake light switch. Step 3 - ordered the part from 1A Auto Parts and Step 4 - installed it in 5 minutes. Brake light working. Thank you UA-cam and 1A Auto Parts.
My brake lights kept coming on by themselves, killed my battery 3x. After weeks of trouble shooting, I decided to start unplugging the switch whenever I'd leave the truck parked for a while...& Boom, no more dead battery. I bought this part last week, just installed it. So far so good!
This thread appears to be from "way back" but, today, it rocked my world! Besides the brake lights, I had noticed that my cruise control no longer worked. I had a theory about that and I was right: New brake light switch and the CC also works now! Thanks so much for the video!
This was a huge help! I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. I checked on their website and other auto parts stores around me, and none of them had this exact replacement for my vehicle. I had to end up cutting the wires so I could use the new adapter. It wasn't too difficult. This video was spot on to get me to that point. Thanks!
+Andy Brady Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to repair their Ford Explorer, here is a link to them auto repair parts that we carry for this vehicle. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/Z89wXb
I found this to be very helpful. Using your video I was able to quickly locate the switch. I removed the green cotter pin fastener, then slid the switch off the post and disconnected it from the harness. Once I had the switch on my workbench, I took the case off of it. This exposed 3 pairs of copper contacts. 2 of the 3 were a little scorched / pitted where they make contact. I removed each pair and used a wire brush to clean them up. I put them back in the switch. Then put the switch back in the car. Now my brake lights work!
Thanks for a simple and complete video on how to replace this switch. My 2006 F-150 4 x 4 is having a problem with the transmission not being able to shift out of park. Research has shown that this or a solenoid is the problem. This is the easiest to try and fix. GREAT VIDEO !!!
Thank you!! Best tutorial I found. Helped me replace the brake light switch on my 2005 ford freestar van! I couldn’t shift it out of park, and upon searching in mechanics forms I discovered to check if my brake lights worked...nope. Bingo!! This fixed all of the issues. Thank you! 🙌🏻
+The Vanderbys Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
2008 F150 shift locked in park position - this part replacement was mentioned as possible fix, checked fuze and brake lights all good, however checked hazards - front worked, back did not - replaced part, shifting is correctly working and not locking up as before - thanks for the walk-thru
Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was able to easily follow your direction, get my brake light switch changed out myself and I'm back up and running!
+candice byndloss Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
Thanks so much for helping me both with the video and with the part. I'm not a mechanic and don't work on cars unless the work looks pretty straightforward. Your video gave me enough confidence to do this. It took about 10 mins but that was because the cotter pin flipped under the carpet! Thanks!
+D Dennis Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thank you so much. I just replaced brake booster and master cylinder on my 1977 ford LTD 2. This vid was a true blessing getting brake light back in place. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!
+Charles Cosma Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
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great video had this problem on my 04 explorer it would not shift and I had no break lights found your video and made the fix now it works thanks to A1
+John Dalomba Happy it helped you out. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
good video,it was easy to see,on some videos they tell you how to do things with out really showing you,i guess they mean well but they do little to help
I've checked all of the fuses and they are all good. i have an 04' e-150 with the truck stuck in park. no turn signals or hazards, no back lights when pressed on brakes either. im completely lost.
+Keith Kerns Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
Thank you very much for your video. It helped me understand how to do it myself I followed the video step by step and the procedure is identical for my 2004 Expedition. Thank you for your extremely detailed and helpful video, I sincerely appreciate it.
+Daniel Amezquita Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
This video was very helpful with replacing the switch. However, after installing the switch I have encountered a thud noise along with a shaky feeling. When I put the original switch in all of this goes away, but the brake lights don't work. Do you have any idea?
+American Muscle Guy Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
the brake light switch installed from the factory on my truck (2004 f150 new body-style) has a 6-pin connection. what are the additional two pins for, and would i be okay installing this 4-pin connector? If it matters at all, I do have the trailer towing package. Thanks guys!
Hi, will this work for my 03 Ford expedition XLT?? I noticed that my cruise control doesn't work so I changed the cc steering wheel buttons and still nothing!
+Shaun Spellman We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I replaced my 99 ranger brake booster and master cylinder. when i got it all back together, brake lights are on all the time. Replaced the non adjustable pedal switch, pretty similar to this. It's making contact all the time. how do i get there to be a gap until i hit the pedal? Can i shorten the rod coming from the booster somehow?
for anyone having this problem in the future.... i figured out a fix. the thickness of the new linkage arm coming from the booster was just a shade too thick. so when assembled it was pressing the button without the pedal being pressed. so i had to shave down the thickness of the switch end of the booster linkage arm. that allowed it to be assembled without pressing the button. what a relief. i was stumped for a good while.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Bill Hranek
About $60 for a new one. Wish I read the comment about cleaning the contacts. Keep an eye on that plastic bushing. It won't stay put. Sucker rolled under the plastic piece that covers the hood release and along the door. Spent more time than the job takes looking on the floor mat, ground, clothes and under vinyl flooring before realizing that is the only place it could be.
I just recently starting getting a transmission malfunction reading on my dash...it then causes my overdrive to disengage. This all started happening after i noticed my brake lights not working. Is it true that a faulty brake light switch can cuase this issue? I drive a 2006 f150 King Ranch.
+Rodrigo Dejesus Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! If this doesn't resolve the issue, we recommend going to a trusted mechanic for a proper diagnosis. The diagnosis time you pay for will save you money in the long run, as opposed to buying unnecessary parts that won't fix the underlying issue. For anyone needing to replace their switch, 1A Auto carries the part here: www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
HI, my reverse lights don't work when I put it in reverse. My backup sensors don't work aswell, I'm assuming they work together. What can the problem be? Thanks 2005 ford f150 2wd
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer xlt, had ( have ) a problem were the left rear brake like ( Running ) light wasn't working properly all the time. I tried a tiny flat head screw driver and sand paper trick to clean out the connector and broke off one of the metal socket clips though it did work for the time being, then it went out again after a while. I tried a small tin piece of foil for connection and now none of my brake lights (Running) lights work except head lights and turn signals. Could I have maybe shorted out the brake light (switch) connector or perhaps also a fuse?
Hello everyone i got a problem with my f150 2005 lxt. My stop lights not working. All the lights were working but not the brake lights when i press the brake pedal. In my case the signal lights module on the steering wheel was bad. That solved my problem. I hope this can help you.
My switch is still working, but I have to push the brake down at least 2 inches before the lights come on. And of course the brakes are engaged by then.
It will likely be a similar procedure anyway. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&ATony&CTA%20Comment
I have a 2007 f150 King Ranch. My brake lights stay on when I'm not at the peddle. When I wiggle the brake pedal it will go out. Could this be a faulty brake switch?
*_CRITICAL STEP_* YOU MUST ALIGN IT ONE WAY OR NO WAY. Additional tip about this simple electric on off switch. That black plastic hat like cover is placed in the post stem,with the flared brim flush against the brake arm that extends about 3/4 of the brake arm. The open loop will press against the top if the black hat acting like a spacer so that the switch isnt up against the brake arm. The cotter pin went on using a small vice grip to push it in all the way down flush and to the loop the vice grip is pinching, snapping into place and assuring it doesn't easily back out. Thus you should not try to force the stem with that hat on through the loops of the switch! Its unecessary and besides its very hard to push that switch all the way down the stem and could tear the hat. When reinstalling the switch be sure the two loop metal end point of the switch points at the vac booster and the wire harness points away towards the driver. In this way the switch body length wise it is pointing the same direction as the the brake rod and parallel to it, that extends from the vac booster. You can see why this is a one way because of the flattened squared area of the brake arm that will push down against the floating rectangular metal plate in the middle of the switch, so that it makes contact when the brake is depressed as the spring compresses. That little open space that creates a T like top no wider than then a single spring loop metal that coils closes, making the floating inch long rectangular platform press against the metal case. Now, within that base at the other end of the spring coil is two thin metal electric contact tips. One is soldered on both ends. The other points away from the contact but soldered at its other end. So the brake compression forces that rectangle at the other end down and allows the electric circuit to close and power to flow into the brake lights. You cant see those metal contacts unless you fully expose them by prying open outwards the switch to release the spring and rectangle. Note if you took a finger length wire stripped just a 1/8 inch on each end, holding the unattached wire harness, and placed one end in one socket and the other in the other socket, + & -, any order, creating a bypass, the brake lights should come on. It doesn't matter if the switch harness mated comboo is mounted or not for the switch to work, by the way, if you are simply testing the switch by compressing the spring to make the light come on. Thus there is constant 12 V power to the harness. Whatsmore, the vac booster has no wired power to create the brake light circuit nor does pressing the brake directly effect the circuit. It's extremely elegant and simple such that a complex mind cant intuitively figure it out at once. Physically compressing that switch closes an electric loop. A slight inch long edge on the brake rod presses. This comment should be very helpful to this otherwise helpful video. The host told us to keep the position the same but clarity about what specific position to use and its relation to that squared metal molding would facilitate the job and explain the mechanism. Knowing the electric contact points is key if you want to know the mechanism and sand or file lightly the oxidized contacts. It's a bitch to carefully pull the whole switch apart to service all contacts but straight forward if you take pics after each part removed. Dont crack the plastic as you pry open the metal prongs holding it together. In my opinion, if you install it the ONE WAY, its should work . I dont think sanding the floating rectangle is necessary. There are plastic pin like retainer seats on each end of the spring. I misplaced the half of the cotter pin cover but leaving that cover off didn't effect lightning brakes, but kicking and breaking or disengaging that cotter pin could create an unpleasant fail.
I have an 2004 F150 and only the driver side brake lights are working, both braking and turn signals. I replaced the passenger side brake bulb, and it didn't fix it. Then i replaced the fuse on #36, still didn't fix it. I'm left without a clue. Will this switch fix cause only 1 side to stop functioning, or would it be both? Thanks
Jake Vick Did you get this fixed? My passenger side brake lights and blinker is not working. I replaced both bulbs and still nothing. It would be nice if someone chimed in here. I'm stumped. Maybe its a fuse or a module?
+DocHolliday45LC The 94 Taurus uses a different brake light switch, however it should be around the same location as shown in the video. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
question sir, I have a 2004 Chevy suburban, and my brake lights stayed on which in part drained my battery. my daughter thought it was my alarm going off, being that it's sensitive... when I came out the next morning my truck wouldn't start nor could I get the doors to open via alarm... I'm going to get the alarm serviced, but do you think it went dead due to brake light switch staying on all night. I have to walk back and check to make sure they're not stuck and if it is I usually tap the brake pedal until it goes off... thanks I'll wait for your reply
Hi Thomas, I had a very similar problem, my battery started to fail when I start the engine, and one night I neighbor knock at my door to tell me that the lights were turned on my explorer, I noticed those were only the brake lights, I started to check the lights every time I stopped anywhere and several times they stayed on, I needed to pull the brake pedal to turn them off, so those lights were draining the battery, today I pulled off the brake light switch until I find the replacement.
Found out it's not very expensive.. Thanks to UA-cam and the mechanic site, you can save yourself a lot of cash..I got quoted $300 , but since I haven't had any problems, and I haven't changed it yet.. It stopped sticking.. But I will change it
Dose anyone know what could make my truck cut off It cuts off when i push the brakes i changed the brake switch but when i move the the plug it cut off the truck even when i push the brakes can someone please give i idea its a 2002 f250 super duty
Good video but you did not state the problem you are fixing. I have only one brake light that does not work along with the signal light. replaced the bulbs it did not fix the problem.
+2Putt 4Sure Double check the fuses, the connectors, and if that fails, it could be something in the wiring or even the switch. There could be many reasons your brake light is failing
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As a side note, these switches are completely serviceable. Take it out, pop off the side cover, pull out the copper spring loaded contacts, clean off the fretting, apply a dab of dielectric grease to the contacts and voila! Completely good as new for free!
Just bought the switch from your site. Again thanks, had to watch it again.
The brake lights on my F-150 quit working. Step 1- checked the fuse, it was OK. Step 2 - look up UA-cam video on how to replace brake light switch. Step 3 - ordered the part from 1A Auto Parts and Step 4 - installed it in 5 minutes. Brake light working.
Thank you UA-cam and 1A Auto Parts.
My brake lights kept coming on by themselves, killed my battery 3x. After weeks of trouble shooting, I decided to start unplugging the switch whenever I'd leave the truck parked for a while...& Boom, no more dead battery. I bought this part last week, just installed it. So far so good!
I just bought this part from you guys to install myself! I’ll keep you updated. The shop wants $195 to do this repair!😡
This thread appears to be from "way back" but, today, it rocked my world! Besides the brake lights, I had noticed that my cruise control no longer worked. I had a theory about that and I was right: New brake light switch and the CC also works now! Thanks so much for the video!
This was a huge help! I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. I checked on their website and other auto parts stores around me, and none of them had this exact replacement for my vehicle. I had to end up cutting the wires so I could use the new adapter. It wasn't too difficult. This video was spot on to get me to that point. Thanks!
+Andy Brady Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to repair their Ford Explorer, here is a link to them auto repair parts that we carry for this vehicle. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/Z89wXb
I found this to be very helpful. Using your video I was able to quickly locate the switch. I removed the green cotter pin fastener, then slid the switch off the post and disconnected it from the harness. Once I had the switch on my workbench, I took the case off of it. This exposed 3 pairs of copper contacts. 2 of the 3 were a little scorched / pitted where they make contact. I removed each pair and used a wire brush to clean them up. I put them back in the switch. Then put the switch back in the car. Now my brake lights work!
Thanks! Just replaced mine in my 2004 F150 STX, worked perfect! My brake lights have been going in and out for weeks.
This worked for my 2005 Lincoln (with only slight variations). Your post saved me time and money. Much appreciated.
Thank you. I fixed it in no time.
Loved the video straight to the point without a lot of unneeded Junk
You guys do great vids. Short accurate and very clear.
Thanks for a simple and complete video on how to replace this switch. My 2006 F-150 4 x 4 is having a problem with the transmission not being able to shift out of park. Research has shown that this or a solenoid is the problem. This is the easiest to try and fix. GREAT VIDEO !!!
Hey I'm having the same problem. I can't put it back and now it won't come out of park.
Thank you!! Best tutorial I found. Helped me replace the brake light switch on my 2005 ford freestar van! I couldn’t shift it out of park, and upon searching in mechanics forms I discovered to check if my brake lights worked...nope. Bingo!! This fixed all of the issues. Thank you! 🙌🏻
+The Vanderbys Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
2008 F150 shift locked in park position - this part replacement was mentioned as possible fix, checked fuze and brake lights all good, however checked hazards - front worked, back did not - replaced part, shifting is correctly working and not locking up as before - thanks for the walk-thru
Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was able to easily follow your direction, get my brake light switch changed out myself and I'm back up and running!
+candice byndloss Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
Thanks so much for helping me both with the video and with the part. I'm not a mechanic and don't work on cars unless the work looks pretty straightforward. Your video gave me enough confidence to do this. It took about 10 mins but that was because the cotter pin flipped under the carpet! Thanks!
+D Dennis Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thank you so much. I just replaced brake booster and master cylinder on my 1977 ford LTD 2. This vid was a true blessing getting brake light back in place. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!
Thanks for the video. Made the job super easy.
+Charles Cosma Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Solved my problem. Appreciate it
Before you took off the brake pedal switch., was the switch loose ?
Happy new year for all you.
thank you for explain the bushing, didn't understand it when I got the switch off.
+Reaper Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs! Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Took 5 minutes, thanks!
The 04-08 video was better than the one for the 2003 E150.
Thank you for the feedback! +Bill Fargo
great video had this problem on my 04 explorer it would not shift and I had no break lights found your video and made the fix now it works thanks to A1
+John Dalomba Happy it helped you out. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
good video,it was easy to see,on some videos they tell you how to do things with out really showing you,i guess they mean well but they do little to help
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix my car this morning very quickly.
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Thank you. I wish I had started here fixing my 1994 F 150 "stuck in Park" problem.
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Thank you, very helpful, very much appreciated. I used this video to change my stop light switch today on my Expedition. Thanks again, Gabe
Great video. Very easy to follow and helped me tremendously with my 04.
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Thank you man i had this problem with my 2011 crownvic and now u solved it for me
I've checked all of the fuses and they are all good. i have an 04' e-150 with the truck stuck in park. no turn signals or hazards, no back lights when pressed on brakes either. im completely lost.
Excellent. Fixed my 2003 F-150.
+Keith Kerns Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
Hi, quick question.
What is the light blue sensor that's on top of the part you replaced?
Would replacing this also help fix cruise control that isn’t working. I’ve already checked fuses and my third break light
From what I understand yes it will. Parking brake switch controls the brake lights and cruise control
Thank you very much for your video. It helped me understand how to do it myself I followed the video step by step and the procedure is identical for my 2004 Expedition. Thank you for your extremely detailed and helpful video, I sincerely appreciate it.
+Marcelo Flores Thanks for watching. Have a great day!1aauto.com
Thank you SO much for this video. Now if I can just find the same part for my '99 Crown Vic.
Is this the same for a 2010 for the same issue? A lariat?
Great video. Replaced mine on my Ranger.
Thank you SO much for this video. expedition 2004 eddy bauer
Thank you!, It is the same procedure on my Explorer 2004. Now to hunt for the replacement, it is expensive here in Mexico.
+Daniel Amezquita Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&ZfNk947lqYI
This video was very helpful with replacing the switch. However, after installing the switch I have encountered a thud noise along with a shaky feeling. When I put the original switch in all of this goes away, but the brake lights don't work. Do you have any idea?
Thank you! I'll try this on my Toyota.. Pray it is the problem with braking lights not highlighting when braking..
+TheMonica82 Thank you!
Thank U So Much I Just Did This to My Sister's 07 F150 & Working Like New Thank U God Bless U Brotha
+American Muscle Guy Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
This helped great on my ranger! Thank you!
the brake light switch installed from the factory on my truck (2004 f150 new body-style) has a 6-pin connection. what are the additional two pins for, and would i be okay installing this 4-pin connector? If it matters at all, I do have the trailer towing package.
Thanks guys!
oh man, thanks! so simple to do. Thanks a million!
Thank you for posting!!! Great video!
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Does this also work with a 2004 ford explorer sport trac? Mine seems to have the same braking system
Hi, will this work for my 03 Ford expedition XLT?? I noticed that my cruise control doesn't work so I changed the cc steering wheel buttons and still nothing!
+Shaun Spellman We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Question sometimes when I rake the lights don’t go on
I replaced my 99 ranger brake booster and master cylinder. when i got it all back together, brake lights are on all the time. Replaced the non adjustable pedal switch, pretty similar to this. It's making contact all the time. how do i get there to be a gap until i hit the pedal? Can i shorten the rod coming from the booster somehow?
for anyone having this problem in the future.... i figured out a fix. the thickness of the new linkage arm coming from the booster was just a shade too thick. so when assembled it was pressing the button without the pedal being pressed. so i had to shave down the thickness of the switch end of the booster linkage arm. that allowed it to be assembled without pressing the button. what a relief. i was stumped for a good while.
thanks man helped a lot
Thank you so much perfect tutorial you save me a lot of time and money
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Bill Hranek
thank you for the video
About $60 for a new one. Wish I read the comment about cleaning the contacts. Keep an eye on that plastic bushing. It won't stay put. Sucker rolled under the plastic piece that covers the hood release and along the door. Spent more time than the job takes looking on the floor mat, ground, clothes and under vinyl flooring before realizing that is the only place it could be.
Excellent thank you!
Would this be the same procedure to change out on a GT Mustang 2008?
Everything is working on my car except for my brake shift interlock. I can't shift out of park. Brake lights work. Could this switch be the problem?
man thank you, this was really helpful
Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. 1aauto.com?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
thank you beast
I just recently starting getting a transmission malfunction reading on my dash...it then causes my overdrive to disengage. This all started happening after i noticed my brake lights not working. Is it true that a faulty brake light switch can cuase this issue? I drive a 2006 f150 King Ranch.
is this the same switch for release gear knob?
any idea where the reservelight switch? and wich fuses belong to this?
do u guys hv a video for an 04 yukon brake light switch replacement
Does this brake light switch also disengage/engage the cruise control?
+Paul Seidenzahl No this item will not disengage or engage the cruise control.
Any idea why a 3rd brake light is inop but the tail light brake lights work? On a 04 f150 super crew XLT
How do you call the other green Switch is next to this one u replaced?
hope this helps me fix my problem with my ford bronco my break light , it won't turn off . thanks
+Rodrigo Dejesus Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! If this doesn't resolve the issue, we recommend going to a trusted mechanic for a proper diagnosis. The diagnosis time you pay for will save you money in the long run, as opposed to buying unnecessary parts that won't fix the underlying issue. For anyone needing to replace their switch, 1A Auto carries the part here: www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
HI, my reverse lights don't work when I put it in reverse. My backup sensors don't work aswell, I'm assuming they work together. What can the problem be? Thanks 2005 ford f150 2wd
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer xlt, had ( have ) a problem were the left rear brake like ( Running ) light wasn't working properly all the time. I tried a tiny flat head screw driver and sand paper trick to clean out the connector and broke off one of the metal socket clips though it did work for the time being, then it went out again after a while. I tried a small tin piece of foil for connection and now none of my brake lights (Running) lights work except head lights and turn signals. Could I have maybe shorted out the brake light (switch) connector or perhaps also a fuse?
Excellent
Hello everyone i got a problem with my f150 2005 lxt. My stop lights not working. All the lights were working but not the brake lights when i press the brake pedal. In my case the signal lights module on the steering wheel was bad. That solved my problem. I hope this can help you.
So my 2011 f150 won’t engage reverse and M-1-2 .. R light on the column doesn’t turn orange like park neutral or drive
My switch is still working, but I have to push the brake down at least 2 inches before the lights come on. And of course the brakes are engaged by then.
where can i find a that bushing and the green neon clamp
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Thank you, Help me out LOT'S
+Coco Fun No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
I need to replace the stop light switch on my MKZ...same process?
Cool thanks.
+Jiggajig Jones Thank you for your feedback!
I just replaced the brake light switch in my 2003 ford expedition but I still have no brake lights. bulbs and fuses are good what else could it be
What was the reason for changing it
Will this work on the 2003 F150 trucks?
It will likely be a similar procedure anyway. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/brake-light-switch/i/1azmx00239?UA-cam&ATony&CTA%20Comment
I have a 2007 f150 King Ranch. My brake lights stay on when I'm not at the peddle. When I wiggle the brake pedal it will go out. Could this be a faulty brake switch?
+MrCwhitt75 It may be a brake switch going bad
*_CRITICAL STEP_* YOU MUST ALIGN IT ONE WAY OR NO WAY.
Additional tip about this simple electric on off switch.
That black plastic hat like cover is placed in the post stem,with the flared brim flush against the brake arm that extends about 3/4 of the brake arm.
The open loop will press against the top if the black hat acting like a spacer so that the switch isnt up against the brake arm. The cotter pin went on using a small vice grip to push it in all the way down flush and to the loop the vice grip is pinching, snapping into place and assuring it doesn't easily back out. Thus you should not try to force the stem with that hat on through the loops of the switch! Its unecessary and besides its very hard to push that switch all the way down the stem and could tear the hat.
When reinstalling the switch be sure the two loop metal end point of the switch points at the vac booster and the wire harness points away towards the driver. In this way the switch body length wise it is pointing the same direction as the the brake rod and parallel to it, that extends from the vac booster.
You can see why this is a one way because of the flattened squared area of the brake arm that will push down against the floating rectangular metal plate in the middle of the switch, so that it makes contact when the brake is depressed as the spring compresses. That little open space that creates a T like top no wider than then a single spring loop metal that coils closes, making the floating inch long rectangular platform press against the metal case.
Now, within that base at the other end of the spring coil is two thin metal electric contact tips. One is soldered on both ends. The other points away from the contact but soldered at its other end. So the brake compression forces that rectangle at the other end down and allows the electric circuit to close and power to flow into the brake lights. You cant see those metal contacts unless you fully expose them by prying open outwards the switch to release the spring and rectangle.
Note if you took a finger length wire stripped just a 1/8 inch on each end, holding the unattached wire harness, and placed one end in one socket and the other in the other socket, + & -, any order, creating a bypass, the brake lights should come on.
It doesn't matter if the switch harness mated comboo is mounted or not for the switch to work, by the way, if you are simply testing the switch by compressing the spring to make the light come on.
Thus there is constant 12 V power to the harness. Whatsmore, the vac booster has no wired power to create the brake light circuit nor does pressing the brake directly effect the circuit.
It's extremely elegant and simple such that a complex mind cant intuitively figure it out at once. Physically compressing that switch closes an electric loop. A slight inch long edge on the brake rod presses.
This comment should be very helpful to this otherwise helpful video. The host told us to keep the position the same but clarity about what specific position to use and its relation to that squared metal molding would facilitate the job and explain the mechanism.
Knowing the electric contact points is key if you want to know the mechanism and sand or file lightly the oxidized contacts.
It's a bitch to carefully pull the whole switch apart to service all contacts but straight forward if you take pics after each part removed. Dont crack the plastic as you pry open the metal prongs holding it together.
In my opinion, if you install it the ONE WAY, its should work .
I dont think sanding the floating rectangle is necessary. There are plastic pin like retainer seats on each end of the spring.
I misplaced the half of the cotter pin cover but leaving that cover off didn't effect lightning brakes, but kicking and breaking or disengaging that cotter pin could create an unpleasant fail.
I have an 2004 F150 and only the driver side brake lights are working, both braking and turn signals. I replaced the passenger side brake bulb, and it didn't fix it. Then i replaced the fuse on #36, still didn't fix it. I'm left without a clue. Will this switch fix cause only 1 side to stop functioning, or would it be both? Thanks
Jake Vick Did you get this fixed? My passenger side brake lights and blinker is not working. I replaced both bulbs and still nothing. It would be nice if someone chimed in here. I'm stumped. Maybe its a fuse or a module?
I have the same problem with the driver side brake light and signal not working. What is the fix?
My truck is stuck in park and I have no brake lights... I was told this could be a possible reason why.
I'm guessing a 94 Ford Taurus should have the switch in the same location? thanks
+DocHolliday45LC The 94 Taurus uses a different brake light switch, however it should be around the same location as shown in the video. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Ok my tail light brake don t work but my cargo lamp brake work, can it still be the switch or van it be something else??
+Jorge Aviles You may want to see if there is a broken wire on the circuit. Hope this helps you out 1aauto.com
question sir, I have a 2004 Chevy suburban, and my brake lights stayed on which in part drained my battery. my daughter thought it was my alarm going off, being that it's sensitive... when I came out the next morning my truck wouldn't start nor could I get the doors to open via alarm... I'm going to get the alarm serviced, but do you think it went dead due to brake light switch staying on all night. I have to walk back and check to make sure they're not stuck and if it is I usually tap the brake pedal until it goes off... thanks I'll wait for your reply
Hi Thomas, I had a very similar problem, my battery started to fail when I start the engine, and one night I neighbor knock at my door to tell me that the lights were turned on my explorer, I noticed those were only the brake lights, I started to check the lights every time I stopped anywhere and several times they stayed on, I needed to pull the brake pedal to turn them off, so those lights were draining the battery, today I pulled off the brake light switch until I find the replacement.
Found out it's not very expensive.. Thanks to UA-cam and the mechanic site, you can save yourself a lot of cash..I got quoted $300 , but since I haven't had any problems, and I haven't changed it yet.. It stopped sticking.. But I will change it
how relevant is this to a 2008 mustang? both fords so I gotta assume its similar?
Worked for my 08 ranger.
It similar to my 07 crown vic just on the other side of the break pedal
Can't see whether bushing is up or down installed because there is a lip on one end...
+Don Don Great question! Check out our library for more videos here: 1aau.to/m/video-library-c
Did you ever find out how the bushing goes?
If the brake lights still don't work after installing the switch, could there be a blown fuse?
Yes, use your owner's manual to check what fuse number would be used for the brakes.
I've done both and my fuse still blowing
what about on a 2002 ford mustang v6?? please help
We currently do not have an auto repair video with this particular repair in that vehicle. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
What happens if your brake still dont work?
We recommend having your vehicle diagnosed to determine the issue.+KING CLUTCH
@@1AAuto thank you
Dose anyone know what could make my truck cut off
It cuts off when i push the brakes i changed the brake switch but when i move the the plug it cut off the truck even when i push the brakes can someone please give i idea its a 2002 f250 super duty
Big Lou probably need a Tuneup
Good video but you did not state the problem you are fixing. I have only one brake light that does not work along with the signal light. replaced the bulbs it did not fix the problem.
+2Putt 4Sure Double check the fuses, the connectors, and if that fails, it could be something in the wiring or even the switch. There could be many reasons your brake light is failing
I changed my switch... now my shifter won't come out of park... and my brake lights are still not working😣