How do you replace brake light switch on a 1997 lumina?

Question

The high mounted stop light works, the tail lights work and the turn signals work so it's not a bulb or fuse problem. Some other sites indicated this requires a turn signal switch replacement. Something costly to do. I'm hoping it's something like a brake switch contact problem. Any ideas out there?

Answer 1

if the high mount is working but not the others try jiggling the 4 way button done it a millon times to cust cars

Answer 2

the switch should be located in the brake pedal arm, it will have a single wire going to it, once you find it use the appropriate wrench to loosen it, witht he new switch move the mounting nuts to the closest point toward the push button, once it is installed, move the adjusting nut untill the switch contacts the brake pedal arm, then rotate it in untill it is pushed in with about 1/4" of break pedal movement, but insure that it is not completly pushed in so if the brakes are pushed to the floor it does not damage the switch

Answer 3

Yes it is a turn signal switch problem. If you bypass the switch you will lose the flashers or turn signals... Auto Zone can rent you the tools to do the job saving you alittle money good luck.

Answer 4

under the driver side under the steering wheel unscrew the panel follow the brake pedal up small switch pull clip slid off disconnect wires repeat to replace

Answer 5

it is most likely the turn signal switch - there is a GM tech bulletin addressing that problem

Answer 6

be careful as the two twine plug that connects to the swap controls the transmission torque converter. If uncertain have a mechanic installation it for you. won't take them a number of minutes.