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goofiefoot · 11-06-2009, 10:08 AM

OK, so I have confirmed it is the switch. I scooted the seat back, and stuck my arm up there and found the wire - which was disconnected from one side of the switch. I had my wife come help me (God bless her) and when she reached up there, she felt a *pop* and out came the wire completely - with both connectors broken off. Fun.

I took a jumper wire to the ends and sure enough - brake lights lit up like a champ.

So, I need to replace the switch. I called the dealership and they wanted $71 for the thing. Yikes!!! Is there any better place to order this? I've done a Google search and found several for 85-87 models for around $20-25. eBay lists several for the 88 year model, but all are listed for models without cruise control. Is there really that much difference? I'm open to suggestions.

Also, assuming I can find the darn thing, how does one install this switch? Does it involve removing the dash? I'm thinking I'd be better off letting my mechanic figure it out unless there's some easy way to do it that I'm not seeing.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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goofiefoot No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	OK, so I have confirmed it is the switch. I scooted the seat back, and stuck my arm up there and found the wire - which was disconnected from one side of the switch. I had my wife come help me (God bless her) and when she reached up there, she felt a pop and out came the wire completely - with both connectors broken off. Fun. I took a jumper wire to the ends and sure enough - brake lights lit up like a champ. So, I need to replace the switch. I called the dealership and they wanted $71 for the thing. Yikes!!! Is there any better place to order this? I've done a Google search and found several for 85-87 models for around $20-25. eBay lists several for the 88 year model, but all are listed for models without cruise control. Is there really that much difference? I'm open to suggestions. Also, assuming I can find the darn thing, how does one install this switch? Does it involve removing the dash? I'm thinking I'd be better off letting my mechanic figure it out unless there's some easy way to do it that I'm not seeing. Thanks in advance for the help.