2003 Ford Explorer 4x4 Brake Switch replacement won't shift out of park..
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Sorry for the night lights, but truck was needed for the next day, brake switch is a common problem along with the wires that are attached to the plug, on some cars the wire breaks off..not a bad job, just have to tuck yourself under the dash..the only tool used was a pliers for the spring clip...if you break the locking tab off the plug, you should replace the plug and wiring with the supplied parts in the Autozone replacement kit...S4E113
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Video was good enough for a newbie such as myself. I managed to fix it within an hour. Just a reminder to any other newbies to unplug your battery to not cause a short and burn a fuse. This fixed all my problems. Note I have an 03 XLT and I had to take off the wiring harness and put the green and red wire together like a subwoofer or speaker wire. Cutting the casing the receiving wire is in needs to be done carefully to not cut a wire short like I did.
Definitely if you are replacing the wire and or connectors than yes, disconnect the negative battery terminal..
Man! This worked great for my 03 Lincoln Aviator. Thanks a bunch Brother.
Awesome and thanks for watching too...
I switched it out and it fixed the problem! Lights just stayed on all the time . It would still drive . Thanks !
ObeyValencia I have the same issue
Thank you very much for posting this video! I was able to fix my 02 Explorer on my own with just a $25 part
. I did have to splice in a new harness because the oem did not match up to the after market part but it was easy - disconnected the negative on the battery and spliced the two wires just like stereo speaker wire - easy! And it’s fixed :) ! Many thank you’s!
You sound very handy..that's Great
Had case of lights staying on. Used this video to replace switch. Bad news was problem was still there. So - sprayed the mechanism with some PTFE lube and now it's all working fine. I'd consider trying this first if lights staying on.
Thanks for the detailed video. I was having trouble installing the switch. This video helped a lot.
Glad it helped you out...and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much that really helped me out a whole lot thank you listen to this man he knows what he's talkin about God bless
Thanks for watching
Nicely done. Just saved me a tow bill!!
Thank you bro! Couldn’t move my truck out the driveway without you 🙏🏾. Lifesaver
This worked for me as well! Thank you good work, much appreciated sir!
Thats cool, good to know it helped you out and thanks for watching...
I've been using the bypass switch to shift out of park for months until now my brake lights don't even turn on. I didn't realize it was such an easy fix i should've down the day it went out 😂🤦🏻♀️
There's a bypass switch?
@@alyoungcuda there's a little switch on the right side of the steering column that allows you to shift in and out of park. The brake shift interlock switch. I replaced that thinking that was what was wrong lol was in fact not so I've just kept my steering column exposed to bypass it. I think it's the brake switch that's bad so I'll be putting that in soon to find out
Thanks
You're welcome and thanks for watching...
Thanks this video helped a lot
Thanks for watching...
Hey man. My 2005 explorer has the same issue. But my switch is loose and wiggles when i press the brake. I think it's cuz I don't have any washers on mine. They probably broke being so old. Where do i get the washers? And the brake light works and I can shift out of park when i press the switch manually. So my switch may still be good
Buy a new switch and it comes with new washers..otherwise you need to measure the center hole and go try to find washers with that same inside diameter hole to fit on that pin..the washer looks like those washers for an oil drain plug too but might not be the same thickness..too thin and it will wobble, too thick and it will go past the hole for that locking pin you pull off and you won't be able to insert the pin
@@alyoungcuda ok thanks. Headed to part store in the am
@@alyoungcuda it didn't come with new washers
@@bryantb6100 what brand did you buy and the parts might of been removed or returned..I bought mine at autozone..autozone will take back stuff and not know whats inside..people do steal parts..
@@alyoungcuda mine came from advanced auto parts. Had to get it shipped from a warehouse. Went to Lowes and bought some white washers that look like the ones in this video. Works fine now
I noticed your brake cylinder shaft did not have a black spacer between the shaft and the rod off the brake pedal lever is it missing it or yours just did not come with it.
This one did not have one
Very helpful video brother
Thanks for Watching..
I appreciate the help!
Anytime 😊
Thanks! Good simple explanation
Can this be a reason why cruise control doesn’t work?? 03 explorer Eddie Bauer
Yes, because its part of the shutting it off from cruise when you step on the brake pedal
@@alyoungcuda even though my brakes lights do work properly? Thanks in advance
My car is stuck in park but I figured a way to still drive it .read it on the owner guide book . Is this the part I must replace !!!!
Yes..you can double check by stepping on the brake and see if the lights light up in the rear
What could be the problem if my switch is loose? I can push downward on the switch then push the pedal and the brake lights work and it will shift just fine. I can't see well enough to tell if something is missing. Ever had this one before ? Appreciate any help you can offer!
In the video it shows 2 white washers that centers the switch and prevents it from moving side to side.
@@alyoungcuda Thank you. I will try it out today!
@@dannym2844 I believe the Autozone part comes with the washers..another brand does not
@@alyoungcuda Cool Thanks again!
Very good video, your a wiz!
Thank you for watching
Do you have a part number can't seem to find one that doesn't require me to splice into the line
Autozone sells it and it comes with a pigtail connector if yours is damaged..otherwise you just use the factory connector.
I'm trying to find that the little green plastic cover. What is it called?
Thats a safety cover..you might be better off at the dealer or junk yard for that
So without the break light switch working properly your break lights won’t even turn on and the vehicle won’t shift from park?
Gilbert Nolazco correct...the car needs to see that your foot is on the brake pedal/switch to allow you to shift the car..its from the old days when a little kid can start a car and place it in drive or reverse because they see you do it and move the car, possibly killing someone or property ..it just happens to be the same switch for the brake lights and cruise control shut off if you have cruise control..
can you tell me how to do the wire part , it won’t plug into eachother
Playboi G the wire and plug is just a replacement if yours are burnt or damaged, you can still use your original plug and wiring if its good
So, how does it go on there? Kinda didn't show it
I had to watch it again to make sure..I took it off for ya..all you have to do is just reverse it..fiber washer,switch,fiber washer,clip,plastic cover, plug it in..
Only thing is you forgot to show how to splice in the new wiring harness
You only use the harness and plug if its broken or melted..otherwise the old wiring plugs right into the new switch...
@@alyoungcuda the guy from auto zone told me they don't make the original part anymore so that i would habe to cut and slice the new wiring harness into the old wiring
@@alyoungcuda but the part i got is exactly the same as the part you are showing in your video , so I am just confused
@@LEEDONAHUE Same problem here
Will this cause my break lights to not turn off
Yes..the brake switch can go bad both ways...lights can not work is one way and staying on is the other...if you unplug the switch the lights will go out
Ok thanks for replying, just wanted to make sure . Will swap it out thanks
Now I need to see how the 2007" is done the switch is different
I looked up a 2007 switch on auto zone.com , on both sides of the switch has 2 claw like clamps, I have not done one, but it looks like it clips on to the sides or its pinched and inserted thru the hole. it doesn't look too hard, the old one is no good anyway, so you don't have to worry about breaking it..good luck
I heard that's a brake light switch
You're funny, the title of the video states brake switch..😆
AutoZone description says stop light switch
@@PapiRaza same parts could have different names but its the same thing..example of light and lite.. but somethings are totally opposite like break and brake..
I uninstalled the brake switch and reinstalled it great I finally can switch gears but now my back up lights stay still and won't turn off 😒🤬
@@PapiRaza back up switch most likely went bad..look it up on autozone and you will see what it looks like, its screwed into the side of the transmission...