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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 2, 2013, 12:14 PM

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2001 ford f-150 5.4 crew cab 200,000 mls my problem is brake lights won't work ,they quit about 6 months ago found brak light switch replaced. 3 months bad again replaced know bad again BUT found the switch not realy bad. If I push in button with screw driver it works so I got another one (all warranty) is it possible for the brake shaft to wear on the end that touches switch button??? ( hard to believe steal wear before plastic) Can someone please help???


Hammer Time
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Nov 2, 2013, 1:24 PM

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It's adjustable, isn't it?





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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 2, 2013, 1:48 PM

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Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

No not that styl


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Nov 2, 2013, 1:55 PM

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The type you have connects right the push rod so you have to have installed something wrong. Just the pressure of the brake pedal activates this switch. Make sure nothing is pulling on it.





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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 2, 2013, 4:18 PM

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Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

Thanks for the reply I found one of the wires that plugs in the switch has loos connection in plug I guess I need new plug? Do you know how get wires out of plug??


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Nov 2, 2013, 4:25 PM

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There is a special tool to remove the terminals from the plug and if you need to replace one, you not only have to find the right terminal but you need special crimpers also.



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Discretesignals
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Nov 2, 2013, 4:25 PM

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Do you mean the terminal came out of the connector? Can you take a picture of the connector? Close up is preferable.





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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 2, 2013, 7:53 PM

Post #8 of 13 (1480 views)
Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

No it didn't come out but if you move the wires it looses connection lights go out. I think bad in housing?


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Nov 2, 2013, 7:59 PM

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You may have to use a pick to tighten the contacts in the plug.



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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 3, 2013, 4:21 AM

Post #10 of 13 (1469 views)
Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

Do you have a pic to show how to tighten the plug if that's all it is id rather do that than buy a new one at $50. Thanks for your hepl


Discretesignals
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Nov 3, 2013, 6:36 AM

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Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

Depends on the style of connector. Sometimes you can adjust the terminal tension using a small sewing needle and sometimes you have to take the terminal out of the connector body to adjust the tang.

Skip to 5 minutes in the video to see how this style of connector can be retensioned. You'll get the basic idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8sBg7kMbOw





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Rollyhenthorn
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Nov 3, 2013, 8:08 AM

Post #12 of 13 (1459 views)
Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

That seems to have done the job making better connection know . Do you happen to have a video showing how to pull those pins out .??? If not thanks again you saved me $50 so far.


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Nov 3, 2013, 10:04 AM

Post #13 of 13 (1455 views)
Re: 2001f-150 brake lights won't work Sign In

Sorry don't have a video on taking the connector apart. If you take a pic of it, might be able to give you some advice on how to get it apart.





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