I'm trying to remember if you have the brake servo or not. If so (and I'm
thinking yes), I'm not sure if it's as easy, but here goes....
The pedal box is fastened at the bottom by several bolts at the bottom.
Remove them and you can pull the box away. The switch is mounted to the box.
If you reach in, you should be able to test the switch by pressing in and
out -- use a mirror at the back or a friend. In = lights off, Out = lights
on.
Make sure your ignition is on. If nothing happens, don't go and buy a new
switch until you've tested the wire for voltage! The switch is pricey --
around $26 if I remember correctly.
Hope this helps!
Dan
73 B
-----Original Message-----
From: William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>; mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, August 17, 1998 11:46 AM
Subject: Brake light switch
>Both brake lights in my 1977 Midget do not light when you step on the
>brake pedal. Looking at the wiring diagram I seed that there is one
>green wire from the fuse box to the brake light switch. Then there is one
>(I forget the color) wire going to the brake lights. Since both lights
>don't work I suspect either the switch or the connections at the switch.
>>From the picture in the shop manual I see that the switch is triggered
>when the end of the brake pedal moves off the switch. My question is how
>do I get access to the pedal box to check and test the switch.? The
>shop manual seems to be less than clear on this point. Any help would be
>appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>--
>Bill Gilroy
>1977 Midget
>E-mail: wmgilroy@lucent.com
>Telephone: 732-957-4775
>Fax: 732-957-4775
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