| bentspoke | -- 07-09-2022 @ 6:30 AM |
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The stoplight switch doesn't work on my 1934 Ford when I depress the brake pedal. The tail lights do work when I jump the terminals on the switch. The switch looks pretty simple- is it repairable or should I be looking for a replacement? Thank you. Because of the location, I am planning to take the car to a friend who has a lift to service the stoplight switch.
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| MG | -- 07-09-2022 @ 7:37 AM |
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Replacement switches are readily available. eBay is your friend > https://www.ebay.com/itm/332465325752?hash=item4d687a46b8:g:ba8AAOSwUn9aHdlo
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 07-12-2022 @ 2:51 PM |
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I would try taking it apart and clean the contacts inside, theh use a ohm meter to test it before reinstalling it maybe electric motive cleaner, might clean the contacts with out taking apart, new parts are not made like the original parts my 2 cents 37Rgtopman,Maine
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| bentspoke | -- 07-12-2022 @ 6:46 PM |
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Thank you for the help. The switches currently on eBay appear to be lower quality, so I carefully disassembled my original stoplight switch and cleaned the contacts. It was fairly easy to test while removed from the car- by bending one of the contact plates slightly was able to get it working again.
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| 40 Coupe | -- 07-13-2022 @ 4:50 AM |
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For an original look for a brass bushing on the front and rear of the switch where the rod enters and leaves the body
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| bentspoke | -- 07-13-2022 @ 1:30 PM |
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Yes this stop light switch has bushings. The car has low mileage and it didn’t appear that the switch had been previously removed.
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