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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