BRAKELIGHT Switch: Echo
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- Disconnect electrical connector at brakelight switch. Brakelight switch is located near top of brake pedal. Note terminal identification on brakelight switch. See Fig 1.
- Using ohmmeter, check that continuity exists between terminals No. 1 and 2 with brake pedal depressed so pin on brakelight switch is extended. Check that no continuity exists between terminals No. 1 and 2 with brake pedal released so pin on brakelight switch is pushed in. Adjust or replace brakelight switch if operation is not as described. See BRAKELIGHT SWITCH under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDER article.