Brake light problem

runnerjosh2k · 11-02-2006, 01:55 AM

Ok guys, not sure this is the right place for this post but here it goes.

I'm new to the mr and havent worked on one yet, but i have a problem with my brake lights. They stay on all the time.... worthless... even when the cars off the lights remain on like someones stomping on the brakes. When i physically lift up the brake pedal with considerable force, the lights go off. Please someone tell me what i need to do to fix this!!!

CyFi · 11-02-2006, 02:44 AM

the switch at the pedal is probably bad

Jay-Spec1 · 11-02-2006, 05:58 AM

^ yea or check the connection

runnerjosh2k · 11-02-2006, 08:48 AM

cool... i'll see what i can find

Ncturnal · 11-02-2006, 09:13 AM

There are two adjustment nuts on that switch to set the position. You can play with those first and see if that helps. It sounds like the switch is working in that it does cut off if you pull the pedal far enough out, but the range of the switch operation could be out of spec. If the switch is bad, the part numbers are (assuming you have a 91-92):

84340-30070 (w/cruise control) - approx $55 (full retail)
84340-32030 (w/o cruise) - approx $27 (full retail)

You can check pricing with Carson Toyota which I'm sure will quote you a better deal that the prices I listed.

11-02-2006, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
runnerjosh2k No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Brake light problem Ok guys, not sure this is the right place for this post but here it goes. I'm new to the mr and havent worked on one yet, but i have a problem with my brake lights. They stay on all the time.... worthless... even when the cars off the lights remain on like someones stomping on the brakes. When i physically lift up the brake pedal with considerable force, the lights go off. Please someone tell me what i need to do to fix this!!!

11-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	There are two adjustment nuts on that switch to set the position. You can play with those first and see if that helps. It sounds like the switch is working in that it does cut off if you pull the pedal far enough out, but the range of the switch operation could be out of spec. If the switch is bad, the part numbers are (assuming you have a 91-92): 84340-30070 (w/cruise control) - approx $55 (full retail) 84340-32030 (w/o cruise) - approx $27 (full retail) You can check pricing with Carson Toyota which I'm sure will quote you a better deal that the prices I listed. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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11-02-2006, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
CyFi Moved on Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,401 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	the switch at the pedal is probably bad

11-02-2006, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jay-Spec1 No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 149 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^ yea or check the connection

11-02-2006, 08:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
runnerjosh2k No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cool... i'll see what i can find