Why is the brake light on my Chevy Suburban not working?
Why is the brake light on my Chevy Suburban not working?
If your brake lights do not work, and you have tested the bulbs and know that they are not broken or dead, it could be that your brake light switch needs replacing. The brake light switch on a Chevrolet Suburban rests behind the brake pedal arm. Changing a brake light switch yourself saves time and money.
How do you replace a brake light switch?
Open the driver side door and position yourself so you can access the brake pedal. You can use a flashlight if you need more light. Locate the brake pedal switch on the underside of the brake pedal and unplug the wiring harness. Unbolt the brake light switch using a wrench, and replace it with the replacement unit.
Can a car with a faulty brake light switch be driven?
First, it turns on the brake lights when a driver presses the brake pedal. Second, it sends the signal to the vehicle computer that brakes are applied. A car with a faulty brake light switch is UNSAFE to drive. In most cars, the brake light switch is installed right above the brake pedal. Inside, it has a one- or two-way electric switch.
What is the function of the brake light switch?
The brake light switch serves two major functions. First, it turns on the brake lights when a driver presses the brake pedal. Second, it sends the signal to the vehicle computer that brakes are applied. A car with a faulty brake light switch is UNSAFE to drive.
Where do the brake lights go in a car?
The way those taillights work theres a white wire under dash on the column that white wire is for brake light. So the way the brake lights work they go through a relay and through blinker switch.
Where are the brake lights on a C / K 1500?
There is a switch. I think on most C/K 1500/2500 it is on the brake pedal arm or the arm hits it. It is $5-$10; you might take ALL your truck data to the auto parts store, buy a new switch, then look for the same thing around the brake arm or under the hood. There’s a fuse. Find the fusebox and look for “brake”. The Owner’s Manual may have clues.
