----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 58 Plymouth
Brake/stop light switch
Whoa, there, before throwing green at it some simple
troubleshooting is in order.
First I'd make a short jumper wire , unplug the two brake
lite switch wires, jump them together while a helper checks to see if the
brake lights come on. If not, the switch is not the
problem.
If it's not the brake light switch it might be the turn
signal control. It disconnects the side that's using the turn
signal. After many years of wear it may not be making contact when the
turn signal is cancelled. You can pull the steering wheel to check it,
or, with the FSM color-coding and a test light with a probe you can probe the
wires at the bottom of the steering column.
--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '56
Plymouth, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 2:07
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] 58 Plymouth Brake/stop
light switch
Took out my 58 for a show Saturday and found
while on the way I had no brake lights. I found I had tail and signal
lights, which leads me to think it is my stop light switch. (I had the
same problem last year w/my 57). I went to NAPA where I got my 57's
part # SL134. Returning home I found my 57's power brake switch is
different than my 58's non power brake switch. I returned to NAPA with
my switch and was told an SL136 would work. I found the prongs match
but the thread is 1/4 inch where my old one is 1/2 inch. I purchased
an adapter, and hooked it up. It failed to work.
I contacted Andy Berbaum in Mass, who said the
1/2 inch was the correct size but he is fresh out.
Does anyone know where I can purchase a brake
light switch that will fit. (I have a 318 ci).
Thanks,
Mike
57 & 58 Plymouth Belvederes
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