Thumbs up ol boy!!!! very satisfying to watch that switch just twist out... I've been staring at the switch for a while now trying to figure out how in the world it comes out.
Thank you this video help alot I was trying to put the truck in gear but wouldn't till I saw this video , plus you have to click that small black lever to after installing
This switch is also used on 2007 Dodge Nitro's. The switch itself is inexpensive, and because of its simple design and minimal internal components...I'm skeptical that it is ever actually failing. I simply pulled the black plunger out slightly until it caused the correct clearance with the brake peddle. Anyway. I was able to get it working again without buying a new one.
To be clear, the red slider on the switch needs to be moved back means towards the back of the vehicle (pull the slider towards you as it's mounted in the van).
Thank you. Made replacing man a snap. On the one I have in now however, the lever was pointed up already. I tried just pushing the plunger back in and moving it back to the left. Seems to have worked for now. Once again, thanks for the info.... Once installed I moved it back into the operational position.
Hello Roy Thanks for sharing, you might want to mention not to engage the small switch that is at an angle until the unit is in place, this is done after installation to automatically adjust the switch once it is in place.
I was reading that you shouldn’t move that that black lever before installing or it wouldn’t work. I take it that’s for adjustment. So yours still worked when the parts guy moved it from the 45 degree angle to horizontal position?
Could this be the case for me as well? My 2005 town & country chrysler back signal lights are not working but the front ones work. All fuses are perfect. Even the lower back lights are working?
We replaced the switch (everything was done correctly). Did not fix the problem. We have tail lights, turn signals, and hazard lights but, NO BRAKE LIGHTS. The socket emits a "dim light" when a tester is touching it. Could the socket where the switch attaches be the problem? Or, any other ideas....
It is a great commentary on how to change the switch out, but it did not fix my problem.. 1996 Dodge caravan... back brake lights not working but the back center one is.. NOW what...
ImNachoSponsor I ended up replacing the brake switch only to realize it wasn't the brake switch. I actually blew a fuse while messing with the housing on the taillight. So I would definitely check the fuses because two of my taillights worked even with the fuse blown.
this was helpful but on different cars its different i just did one and there was no instructions on it and there should have been because the button on mine pulled out and it took me longer then it should have i thought the switch was bad but no it just need to be a adjusted a little
yo im going to try this cuz my brake lights are working either..i own a 2004 dodge sx 2.0...those switches must be pretty universal because mine looks the same...My brake lights dont work but if i hit the lock button on my starter they come on so i dont think its wiring.. me being a dummy, i still changed the fuse and the bulbs...only cost like 5 bucks so why not...so this is my last option if this dont work i dont know what to do
Hey penguin, The switch could be a problem. I am not sure about that code but I know that after we replaced the switch in ours the intermittent cruise issue disappeared for us. Hope that helps. God Bless
Hi there I was just given a 2008 sebring and the cruise control does not work or show any signal of working. When yours went out before was it indicating it was on at the dashboard?
Thumbs up ol boy!!!! very satisfying to watch that switch just twist out... I've been staring at the switch for a while now trying to figure out how in the world it comes out.
Thank you this video help alot I was trying to put the truck in gear but wouldn't till I saw this video , plus you have to click that small black lever to after installing
This switch is also used on 2007 Dodge Nitro's. The switch itself is inexpensive, and because of its simple design and minimal internal components...I'm skeptical that it is ever actually failing. I simply pulled the black plunger out slightly until it caused the correct clearance with the brake peddle. Anyway. I was able to get it working again without buying a new one.
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To be clear, the red slider on the switch needs to be moved back means towards the back of the vehicle (pull the slider towards you as it's mounted in the van).
Thank you. Made replacing man a snap. On the one I have in now however, the lever was pointed up already. I tried just pushing the plunger back in and moving it back to the left. Seems to have worked for now. Once again, thanks for the info.... Once installed I moved it back into the operational position.
Thanks, I like your instructions better than the "package directions".
you are awesome. this saved me a whole lot of hassle (and some money.) thanks!
It would of helped if I actually got instructions in the box from duralast no worries I'll replace the 2nd part and return the 1st.
Thanks for the info. Helped a lot!
i really needed to see this in situ but thanks for trying😉
Hello Roy Thanks for sharing, you might want to mention not to engage the small switch that is at an angle until the unit is in place, this is done after installation to automatically adjust the switch once it is in place.
my switch came on that 45 angle and i thought it look odd so the parts salesman snapped it in place before i left...did we mess up?
I was reading that you shouldn’t move that that black lever before installing or it wouldn’t work. I take it that’s for adjustment. So yours still worked when the parts guy moved it from the 45 degree angle to horizontal position?
@digis7 It sound like you have a problem in your socket, make sure the connections in the taillight socket are good and clean
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Thanks for the video, it really helped! 👍
Could this be the case for me as well? My 2005 town & country chrysler back signal lights are not working but the front ones work. All fuses are perfect. Even the lower back lights are working?
We replaced the switch (everything was done correctly). Did not fix the problem. We have tail lights, turn signals, and hazard lights but, NO BRAKE LIGHTS. The socket emits a "dim light" when a tester is touching it. Could
the socket where the switch attaches be the problem? Or, any other ideas....
Ever find a solution? I have the same problem
Did you hit the brake pedal at all before flipping switch??
It is a great commentary on how to change the switch out, but it did not fix my problem.. 1996 Dodge caravan... back brake lights not working but the back center one is.. NOW what...
+Rebecca Strong I doubt that it would be the switch if you have one of your lights working.
ImNachoSponsor I ended up replacing the brake switch only to realize it wasn't the brake switch. I actually blew a fuse while messing with the housing on the taillight. So I would definitely check the fuses because two of my taillights worked even with the fuse blown.
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Thank you very much! Unbelievable that you cannot get the car in gear when your switch is not in 90 degrees..........
Thanks a lot, this really helped me :)
my shifter in my dodge caliber was frozen,come to find out via RUclips videos it wasn't a transmission problem but a simple little brake light switch
Literally exact issue - dodge caliber 2007. Happened the other day, scared the hell out of me.
Will this work for a 1997 Chrysler Sebring
this was helpful but on different cars its different i just did one and there was no instructions on it and there should have been because the button on mine pulled out and it took me longer then it should have i thought the switch was bad but no it just need to be a adjusted a little
yo im going to try this cuz my brake lights are working either..i own a 2004 dodge sx 2.0...those switches must be pretty universal because mine looks the same...My brake lights dont work but if i hit the lock button on my starter they come on so i dont think its wiring.. me being a dummy, i still changed the fuse and the bulbs...only cost like 5 bucks so why not...so this is my last option if this dont work i dont know what to do
Thanks dude!
Is this the solution if only one break light is out?
Armando Cortez you tried change the bulb first right?. In that case you need to measue voltage on the base connector of the light.
dude i have the same problem on my 2006 malibu. Did you figure out what was the problem?
Part number?
Autozone SW11990
Hey penguin,
The switch could be a problem. I am not sure about that code but I know that after we replaced the switch in ours the intermittent cruise issue disappeared for us. Hope that helps. God Bless
Hi there I was just given a 2008 sebring and the cruise control does not work or show any signal of working. When yours went out before was it indicating it was on at the dashboard?
great
I tooked all the switch out and then the connector. Its way easier.
I did it on a Jeep TJ but same thing...
didthatbreaklightswontwork
spray the switch with WD 40 it will fix the problem
Will this work for a 1997 Chrysler Sebring
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