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Brake Light Switch Modification

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 71CJ54WD, Jun 6, 2018.

  1. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    I was searching through some threads and see some folks stated they left one of the brake switches unplugged. I am diagnosing my brake lights and just wanted to double check that if for now I leave the rear switch unplugged I will still be able to get brake light function via the front switch alone. Thanks
     
    71CJ54WD, Jun 6, 2018
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  2. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    You should be able too. The second switch was so you had lights if you blew a line.
     
    sterlclan, Jun 6, 2018
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  3. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    when your testing pressure switches . to see if it's front or back not working . unplug one. test brake lights
    plug back in and remove other plug . test brake lights
    no brake lights at all . check fuse
     
    Twin2, Jun 6, 2018
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  4. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    There's a fuse for that? IIRC, there's 3 total fuses? I didn't think that was one of them?
     
    Focker, Jun 6, 2018
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  5. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    Got my lights fixed. On my Jeep the connector on the front switch had corroded. I soldered on a new connector and took a wire brush wheel to the switch contacts. We're back in business. Unlikely I'll touch the rear switch.
     
    71CJ54WD, Jun 6, 2018
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  6. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That seems to be pretty common. Glad you got that solved.
     
    ojgrsoi, Jun 6, 2018
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