2000 Dodge Stratus brake light switch

2000 DODGE STRATUS
138,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SLIMSHADY198506
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will a bad brake light switch make my car not start?
Feb 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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FIXITMR
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no.
Feb 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Condition that it may cause a no start
the switch stuck on (will drain the battery causing a no start )
security system (need to have the brake on for the starter to engage )


other than that NO (the switch should have no effect on the starting system )
Feb 5, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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