tlmaster1

this happened to my 04 tl in the past, do we have a 3rd brake light switch just like the TL or is it different? please help, don't wanna get pulled over something stupid like this...

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

I dont know about the switch but could the plug be loose?

Are all the LEDs flashing or just a couple?

tlmaster1

they go from none to all lite up.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

I'd pop the cover off and check the plug, it may be loose.

tnobori1

I agree with Heavy. Sounds like a loose connection.

oo7spy

Are we talking about the brake light in the rear window? How complicated is it to pop off? I would like to get in there to stop a rattle my subs are causing.

oo7spy

Heavy, speak to me man.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

Sorry, had a hot date last night... yeah when we tinted my car I didnt want to cut around it so we pulled it down.

From what I remember it pops down like any trim piece, I think there were 4 clips total.

I had a body panel remover (long flat pliers) and popped it right off.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

And FYI, if the plug is in solid you need the brake switch on the pedal. Just be prepared.

oo7spy

Haha... No need for apologies. Hot dates are infinitely more important than the I am (at least to you)!

On your last post was that for the OP or me? I don't understand this brake switch on the pedal.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

That was for OP, if his light is plugged in all the way the switch is bad.

tlmaster1

just replaced the brake light switch by the brake pedal, now everything is fine.

DavNyc3

Was the brake switch expensive? I just noticed mine weren't completely out they are just extremely dum for some reason. Any ideas guys?

oo7spy

You may have a resistive short in the switch that is allowing some current through in the "normally off" position. Theoretically though, that would cause it to be on even when the car is off. Is that true?

rtr

So does my 3rd leg!! lol

sorry...

tlmaster1

i think it was like $25

fafpak

Do you have to remove the dash cover under the steering wheel to get to the brake light switch, and if so, where are the clasps/screws located?

oo7spy

I don't think so. It should be on the pedal bracket.

db22

I had the same problem. The switch is on the pedal and easy to see. I think that the switch is a double pole switch and I used the other pole. I remember removing it and taking it apart but I don't remember the details but I would start at this switch and check it with a $2.99 meter.