Rear brake lights

Tiny
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  • 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
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  • 150 MILES
I have a Mercury Mountaineer, 2002, AWD. Rear brake lights come on after car is turned off. Is this a brake light switch problem? Easy, DIY repair?
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 6:49 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like it-inspect and test the switch to rule it out
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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How do I test the switch? What am I looking for that will let me know, "time to get a new switch?"

thx
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 7:23 PM
Tiny
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Disconnect the brake switch and see what happens-
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Go to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-brake-light-switch-works
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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Alright. Will let you know and thank you!
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 3:23 AM

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