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Re: brake-lite-switch 200 1990

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Sun Dec 3 02:38 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Larry --

I've replaced several brake light switches on my various 240s, and don't find it difficult.

First, remove the fuse — the power lead going to the switch remains "hot" even with the key off.

Make a quick sketch of what leads plug onto which tab on the switch, and then unplug the leads.

When on your knees peering under the dash, the switch is installed "facing away" from you. That is, the locknut is obscured behind a bracket (and largely inaccessible), and the back end of the switch is toward you.

Working by feel, fit an open-ended wrench on the locknut, and unscrew the switch from the locknut.

Likewise, install the new switch by screwing it into the locknut (which you must first slide into position).

Reconnect the leads and install the fuse. Note that you may need to readjust the depth of the new switch so it's off with the pedal up, but goes on when you depress the pedal. You MUST be certain that the switch does not act as the "stop" for the pedal.



Don Foster (near Cape Cod, MA)





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