[Tigers] Flickering Brake Lights

Larry E. Paulick lpaulick1 at verizon.net
Tue Apr 30 06:03:40 MDT 2019


Stu, I though the use of the paper clip was very clever, it kept the plunger on the switch centered, very practical.

> On Apr 29, 2019, at 7:40 PM, Stu via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Its's the switch, 98% likely.  FWIW, here's what I built to solve the problem:
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> A muffler clamp, a bit of aluminum extrusion, and a replacement Jeep brake light switch did the trick.  Yes, that's a binder clip on the pedal, to provide a flat surface for the switch to push on.  
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> Stu
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> On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 3:58 PM gharlowe--- via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>> wrote:
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> The last time I had the Tiger out, a fellow driver advised me that my brake lights weren’t working properly.  When I checked them out, they appear to flicker when the brake pedal is depressed lightly, but stay on under firm pedal pressure.  The electrical connections are good.  I’m thinking the pressure switch is going bad.  Is the switch integral to the junction for the brake lines or can it be replaced separately?   Any other suggestions?  
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> Thanks much as always,
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> Graham Harlowe
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