1996 Ford Contour brakes light stays on

1996 FORD CONTOUR
196,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JBLAINEHOLLOWAY
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replaced brake light switch an cruise shut off switch an wiring harness for both. but noticed the brake light works opposite . the light stays on an when you press the brake it goes off . this is driving me nuts . the local ford dealership says he never heard of it happening Is ther a way i can straight wire the brake light swtich ? Does the break light swithch work on a positive current HELP
May 10, 2008 at 5:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The brake switch is open when not depress-When depress the switch closes and power is transfered to the lights. You probably need to adjust it or you got the wrong type of switch
May 10, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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