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Old 04-16-2013, 09:08 AM
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I'm replacing my brake light switch and the replacement I got from autozone is completely different any thoughts
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I'm replacing my brake light switch and the replacement I got from autozone is completely different any thoughts
Return it and go to napa
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Napa is going to give me the same one I bought
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Oreilly gave me the right one, it was about 10$. Could try rockauto . com
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They gave you a grand Cherokee one
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what year is your cherokee?

i'd just go to a pick a part wrecker and grab an oem one from the same jeep as yours.
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Originally Posted by Passedoutbyfire
I'm replacing my brake light switch and the replacement I got from autozone is completely different any thoughts
If no one local has it, LMK we can get you one for sure
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Hopefully you gave the parts guys more info on your Jeep than you're giving us. Year?
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Originally Posted by Passedoutbyfire
Napa is going to give me the same one I bought
Have you tried or are you guessing that you will get the wrong part again
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There are 2 switches. One is white plastic with a vacuum fitting for the cruise control and/or the torque converter locking and unlocking. There's another one that fits over the pedal pivot that's for the brake lights themselves.
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