Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Brake Light Switch: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The brake lamp switch (1) is a three circuit, spring-loaded plunger actuated switch that is secured to a stamped metal brake lamp switch bracket on the
instrument panel structural support armature near the brake pedal under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. The molded plastic switch
housing has an integral connector receptacle (4) containing six terminal pins. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated
take out of the instrument panel wire harness.
The switch plunger (3) extends through a mounting collar (2) on one end of the switch housing. The plunger has a telescoping self-adjustment feature
that is activated after the switch is installed by pulling the brake pedal upward to its normal at-rest position. The telescoping plunger can be pulled
outward from the switch housing to repeat the self-adjustment procedure if necessary.
The brake lamp switch cannot be repaired. If the switch is damaged or ineffective it must be replaced with a new unit.
