Adjustment of Brake Light Switch
98 Cherokee
I just replaced my brake light switch using the installation procedure I read here (pop in; pull brake pedal back and hear switch ratcheting; release). Anyhow, after installation, my cruise wasn't working (cruise light on & vacuum good) so I tried the "pull up on the brake pedal" deal and it worked fine. So... I guess I don't have the new switch adjusted right. Anyhow, the little instruction sheet that came with the switch says it is a one time only installation. My question is: Is there any way to do a fine adjustment on the switch after it has been installed? Thanks.
jor
I just replaced my brake light switch using the installation procedure I read here (pop in; pull brake pedal back and hear switch ratcheting; release). Anyhow, after installation, my cruise wasn't working (cruise light on & vacuum good) so I tried the "pull up on the brake pedal" deal and it worked fine. So... I guess I don't have the new switch adjusted right. Anyhow, the little instruction sheet that came with the switch says it is a one time only installation. My question is: Is there any way to do a fine adjustment on the switch after it has been installed? Thanks.
jor
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From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Don't pull back on the pedal, let it go back on its own. You may be lucky and can pull the plunger out and start over.
I tried to pill the plunger out on the brake light switch to no avail. Finally, I just smacked it on the concrete floor and it went all the way in. I then pulled it out to its full length. Works fine now along with my cruise control.
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