Subject: RE: Brake light short

Thanks everyone for the input.

I've already put a new rear brake switch on it, actually it was one of the
first things I did. I guess these are not too reliable, so I'll try
insulating the switch as so many, including the vendor, have recommended.

You're gonna have to wait until May for a definitive answer on whether it's
fixed.

I guess I should've asked you guys before I started trying to track it down.
But where's the sport in that? Still a great list.

-Rich

From: John Boettcher <ratg-@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Brake light short
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 13:21:51 +0000

A simple rubber vacuum plug (available at auto xxxx)or equivilent over
the brake light switch plunger where it makes contact with the paddle on
the brakearm shaft will fix 'er right up. Brand new switches will
sometimes short as well.
JB

The brake light switch is a common culprit. The internals are dagerously

close to ground at many points. The plunger can ground out when it wears

or an old spring warps. If you are handy the switch can be opened and
made better than new ! If you are faint of heart you can buy a new one
and HOPE it doesn't fail within the first couple of weeks lkie so many
have.
Paul Linn wrote:

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Subject: RE: Brake light short

Author: Rich Pardo

Date: Nov 2, 2002, 6:35 AM

Post ID: 1711318710

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