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BRAKELIGHT Switch

NOTE: Brakelight switch consists of 2 internal switches. Cruise brake switch (dedicated to cruise control system) and brakelight switch (part of brakelight system).
  1. Disconnect brakelight switch 4-pin connector. Continuity should exist between brakelight switch terminals No. 2 (Red/Yellow wire) and No. 3 (Pink/Blue wire) with the brake pedal released. SeeFig 1 .
  2. Continuity should not exist between brakelight switch terminals No. 1 (Black/Orange wire) and No. 4 (Gray/Black wire) with brake pedal released. If continuity is not as specified, replace brakelight switch.
Fig 1: Testing Brakelight Switch
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