rear brake lights

2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
150 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESCOX69
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I have a Mercury Mountaineer, 2002, AWD. Rear brake lights come on after car is turned off. Is this a brake light switch problem? Easy, DIY repair?
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like it-inspect and test the switch to rule it out
Jan 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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JAMESCOX69
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how do I test the switch? What am I looking for that will let me know, "time to get a new switch?"

thx
Jan 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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Disconnect the brake switch and see what happens-
Jan 20, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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Go to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-brake-light-switch-works
Jan 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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JAMESCOX69
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alright...will let you know and thank you!
Jan 21, 2011 at 3:23 AM