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Brake Light Switch Modification

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

  1. Jun 6, 2018
    71CJ54WD

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    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
     
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    sterlclan

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    You should be able too. The second switch was so you had lights if you blew a line.
     
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    Twin2

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    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
     
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    Focker

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

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    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.
     
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    ojgrsoi

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    That seems to be pretty common. Glad you got that solved.
     
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