Stop Lamp Switch - Description

DESCRIPTION





A brake pedal position sensor is used in place of the brake (or stop) lamp switch in this vehicle. This sensor has a spring-loaded mechanical lever arm (1) that is actuated by a pin integral to the brake pedal arm. The sensor is secured by an integral locating pin (3) and a single screw through a threaded metal insert in an integral mounting tab (4) to the brake pedal support bracket under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle.

The molded plastic sensor housing has an integral connector receptacle (2) containing three terminal pins. The switch is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out of the body wire harness. A cavity in the center of the molded plastic sensor housing contains the electronic circuitry of the sensor. The sensor housing is sealed to enclose and protect the internal electronic circuitry and components.

The brake pedal position sensor cannot be repaired. If the sensor is damaged or ineffective it must be replaced with a new unit.