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Re: Brake warning light connector

To: Acekraut11@aol.com, 6-Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Brake warning light connector
From: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 08:56:44 -0500
Thanks Aaron,  I think I'll replace the switch which is pretty corroded 
and try your method.  Wonder why they have 2 pins if there connected?  
Guess it's just another Lucas quirk:)    I appreciate the help,  John 
Mitchell   -2 in Balmy Connecticut

Acekraut11@aol.com wrote:

>John,
>
>The connector to the plastic switch that sits on top of the PDWA is a single 
>wire female connector.  If you look carefully inside the plastic switch you 
>will see two male connectors inside and they are connected by a little wire.  
>This means that you can connect the single wire female connector to either of 
>the two male connectors to complete the connection.
>
>If you are concerned about a concours car then you can continue your search 
>for an original connector.  If you just want complete the connection then take 
>the switch into an electrical parts store and purchase a female connector that 
>will fit over the mail connector and you will have a good connection.
>
>I am sorry, I could hazard many guesses why the PO might have disconnected the 
>brake handle switch and never come up with the right one.  I am still trying 
>to figure out why the DPO of my car cut out the lights on three of the four 
>small gauges and then for good measure cleanly sliced the reverse light 
>switch.  Ah, if cars could talk.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Aaron
>Topsham, Maine (currently -8, windchill -29, heading to a low of -14)





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