How to: Brake pedal position (stop light) switch/sensor remove, reinstall
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- Removing and installing the brake pedal position switch - the sensor that controls the brake lights - on a Ford Mondeo Mk3. This process is similar on other Fords.
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Be careful releasing the switch from the bracket as my workshop manual instructed the incorrect direction to twist.
This is one of three videos on the control pedals. You need to remove the position switch in the process of removing the entire assembly, but I have put it in a separate video as it's obviously useful.
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Shared your video with a friend who said it was an excellent video with clear & detailed instructions. :)
still can't get my brake lights to work after I replace the switch and the fuses and mess with the third light comes on
I think this is the only video on the internet that shows how to calibrate that little thing which can make your life so hard! But thank god this video exists 🎉
Craig, great job on the video. Camera angles and lighting clearly showed parts and action. Narration was clear and succinct. Overall, top notch.
In addition to excellent production value, the subject matter and advice were exactly what I needed to solve my brake problem.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. It was an enormous help.
You sir just saved my day. Had no idea I could adjust the switch by pulling the centre pin. Thank you.
Thank you very much Craig. Installed a new switch but hadn't adjusted the pin prior to installing. Your video was the perfect solution.
Taurus, it was clicking underneath the steering column and my battery was going dead, quickly. About a half hour ago I went out front to my dome light flashing, and clicking like crazy. I got inside to look it up and your video was right here waiting for me. I owe you one.
Sir, I am soooo very grateful that you did this video. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my '05
Great tutorial. You sound like a narrator on one of those nature shows, very professional. This is the video I needed to see since I'm about to change the switch on my Mountaineer and thanks for the link to Amazon so I can order my part. You just got a new subscriber.
I changed the brakw booster and couldn't figure out why the brake lights were staying on, took booster out figuring the plunger was off or something. Then watched this video and it explained it all. Works perfectly now that I adjusted switch. Thanks
Thank you so much. Nobody shows how to calibrate the stupid switch. I have been going crazy trying to figure out what Part I had lost.....then you. Thank you so much.
Excellent video. It's very clear visually and in the narration. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it.
Thanks for showing how to calibrate the new switch,Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much, sir .... The most comprehensive, easy to understand video I've seen in a long time.
CHEERS!
Re-adjusting the plunger fixed my X-Type Jaguar 2005's stuck on brake light! thank you very much bro!
What a great tutorial video, plain and simple thank you very much ❤
Thanks for showing how to calibrate the new switch, just what i needed to see
Shared your video with a friend who said it was an excellent video with detailed instructions.
You have an excellent friend.
Excellent film work, very clear, very informative!
You are an absolute doll Thank you so much You explained it very well and with your video it was a simple job !
Thanks, fixed problem of brake lights staying on by resetting arm.
Thank you. Fixed my Ford Falcon BA.
Fun Fact: Works on a 2001 Jaguar S-Type.
Slightly different switch casing, but same mechanism and fastening style. Except that metal clip.
Thank you so much! Very helpful video!
Thank you very much. It was helpful
You are the King! The greatest!!👍👍👍
Thanks mate.
Thank you @CraigsDIY, great DIY video sir, question though . is there some sort of petal adj from that long plastic nut you put back on ? my petal lost a small rubber/plastic pad on the arm where the switch head makes contact and will no longer turn off the lights . do you know if the factory switch has the same snap out adjustment maybe ?
Thank you very much, very clear vid... 👍
thanks for the video, however, i am having trouble getting to mine (i am not taking out the entire dash/column first as you have) - any tips on how to get to it? cheers
I got a question my Ford Focus 2018 the break lights don’t come on till the break light is fully compressed
Really helpful, thank you!
Does the Jaguar x type have the same switch as Mondeo mk3 and is it calibrated the same way as in this video?
If my crown Victorias brake lights don’t come on can this b the problem
Hi will this switch also be the reason why my automatic won't come out of park and the buzzing sound from the brake pedal has stopped when going from park to drive. The brake lights do still work and thoughts
Thanks for the video. My transit connect was having intermittent brake light/gear locking issues. Using your info I think I've narrowed it down to that switch. What I did was keep pressing the brake until I got a failure (no brake light being on and gear locked in park). Then, while still holding the brake down, I gave the side of the switch a small thump with my finger. Sure enough, the light comes on. I did that test several times and each time the same results. So, I think the switch is getting stuck or something. Not sure if I should try spraying something in there or just buy a new switch. However, at least I think I know for sure what the issue is. Prior to your video I knew I had that switch but I had no clue where it was. I thought it was in with all the relays. I didn't realize it was an actual physical switch in the brake assembly...lol.
I hate to think how you figured that out if you didn’t have a helper
@@stevenweede7184 Yeah, until recently I didn't even know it had anything to do with the break since it was the gear sometimes sticking that I noticed and not the brake light issue.
Btw, instead of toying with it I just bought a new one switch. They aren't that expensive. Haven't had the problem since.
Would this work for a ford escape 2001?
Excellent
What is the adjustment gap on the cruise control switch 2013 nissan altima
Hey if anyone can help i have a ford mondeo mk5 and atruggking to find the brake light switch. Does anyone know if this is easy to find? Great video by the way 👍
Does this same switch have anything to do with the Cruise control?
@3:21... are two of your bulbs out Craig? Notice how only half of the brake light circle on each side illuminates. I'm facing the same problem with my 04 Mondeo and after replacing bulbs and the fuse, am looking to this video to see if replacing the switch is the next step.
Only the outer segments are the brake lights. The complete ring of 3 bulbs is only the tail light. Search my other vids on LED retrofits to see.
Welp... I feel dumb now. Just been running around changing bulbs, fuses, all for nothing!!!!! Thanks so much for the quick response. I was about to replace the switch!
Thanks..👏
Hi Craig, I have a 2004 ford fiesta and when the engine is running, the brake lights are always on. Do you think the switch needs to be replaced? Cheers.
It might be sticking. Try unplugging the electrical connector, see what happens.
nice! Why do you need to replace the pedal assembly? What was wrong?
Replacing push rod boots. See next two videos that will be out soon.
Will definitely do, thx. This is very helpful for cruise control retrofit as well, which I'm planning to do.
I don't get it mine doesn't work when it's where it goes. But if I pull it out and the lights turn on and I push it and it works and everything. Anyone got any advice? It's probably something obvious but I have no idea what it is lol
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Would this part affect the ability to get the car out of park? My lights do not come on, and I cannot get the car out of park. I do have working brakes. My son found a trick to get it into neutral but it is a struggle. I am not a mechanic and being disabled, I want to work smarter rather than harder.
I found that the wire came off. But, I do not know how to fix it yet.
Have an 05' focus realised brake lights & turn signals do not work in the back. The front turn signals work but flashing fast because of the open circuit. I checked all fuses pertaining to brake light & turn signal which was ok & both light bulbs was fine kinda smoke shadow but no element broken! Even the 3rd brake light not working. I know the brake light & turn light works off one bulb. Idk I'm flustered
You will have to narrow it down with a multimeter. Is the plug at the wiring loom getting voltage when it should. Check continuity, from the fuse box to the end of the cable, and across the exposed circuits on the light assembly. Etc. Something broken somewhere. 3rd brake light maybe wired in parallel off the same broken circuit.
I figured it out. I wasted $30 on a switch with a new pig tail. But anyway I didnt think the bulbs were bad & how both quit working at the same time so I checked into the wiring. All in all it was the damn bulbs that needed replaced. Uh!! Thanks for your response
You know USA has made it when a British guy is working on an american car
Good luck finding a Mondeo in the US! But the Ford brake pedal bits will be common I'm sure.
@@CraigsDIY thanks for the video my problem is fixed!!
I wish also