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The brake lights work without the key on, so you have a problem with your brake light switch.
where is brake light switch
You can try to reset your brake light switch by unplugging the brake light switch and plugging it back in. If that does not solve your problem you will need to replace the brake light switch.
a switch that is trigered to light up the light when the brake pad is pushed in
I have a 1998 Chevy 2500. I would like to know how to install the brake switch, and does the switch affect tran from park to drive in shifting?
The Chevrolet Colorado brake light switch is quite simple to change. The brake light switch simply plugs in and out.
It is located under the drive side dash. The brake pedal mechanism presses against the switch when you press on.
The brake light is controlled by a relay switch. If the relay switch is bad the brake lights will stay on. The brake light switch simply plugs in and out. Unplug the brake light switch until you can replace it.
Above the brake pedal. If your main brake lights dont work but your third center brake light does, then the brake light switch is not the problem. Its is the turn signal switch.
The brake light switch can be found below the dashboard on the drivers side of the passenger compartment. The brake light switch simply plugs in and out.
The brake light switch is behind the brake pedal.
The brake light switch is on a bracket just above the brake pedal.