Brake light switch service
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Brake light switch service
As I mentioned in the other thread I picked up my XJ6L Ser2 the other day. One thing I noticed was the brake lights weren't coming on. The running lights were functional so I figured it was the switch. Looking under the dash you can see the switch, it has a lever that is supposed to ride on the brake pedal. I noticed the lever was stuck and not moving. I manually moved the lever back with the pedal depressed but still no lights.
I decided to look up a replacement switch..... $50..... for a switch. So I decided maybe I can get the switch working again. Before fully deciding the switch was bad I wanted to test and make sure the wiring for the lights was good. Jumping the connecter the brake lights came on. So a little pb blaster on the lever and adjusting the switch location so it engages sooner, and it is working like a charm.
I decided to look up a replacement switch..... $50..... for a switch. So I decided maybe I can get the switch working again. Before fully deciding the switch was bad I wanted to test and make sure the wiring for the lights was good. Jumping the connecter the brake lights came on. So a little pb blaster on the lever and adjusting the switch location so it engages sooner, and it is working like a charm.
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Jose, no! :-)
The DAC1308 lever arm switch is for the brake lights, even on a Ser III. The other identifying feature is the large capacitor across the terminals
The cruise control release switch is the plunger-type switch, DAC1895
Cheers
DD
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