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Subject: Brake Light Switch
From: "Steve Cates" <scates@grandecom.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:34:06 -0500
I have been troubleshooting dysfunctional brake lights on '75 TR6.  If I
bypass the brake light switch I have good illumination.  I removed the switch
to check it's function.  The switch (plunger) moves about 3/8 inch.  The
circuit does not close until the plunger has traveled 5/16 inch.  Because the
plunger must travel so far to enable the lights to work, they never do.

When I read Dan Masters' troubleshooting, it seems the slightest pedal
movement should cause the lights to function.

Have I made the correct assumption?  If yes, is it possible to fix the switch
or is it best to replace it?

Steve
Corpus Christ, TX




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