1992 Corolla brake lights

I notice that the brake lights stay on regardless whether the car runs or not and lights are turned off at switch. While it is still dark where I am this morning, I noticed a tail light (brake light) burnt out. I will replace it later today (regardless of the answer) but meanwhile, does anyone know if this is the cause of the brake lights staying on all the time? And yes, I disconnected the battery meanwhile. thanks.

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doug
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The brake light switch could be either broken or needing adjustment. It usually is mounted above the brake pedal assembly, and is a plunger switch, usually with a threaded barrel so it can be adjusted.

Try that first before you, or you pay someone to troubleshoot wiring. It's the easiest and cheapest.

Also, if your Corolla has cruise, it probably won't engage if the brake light switch is made, but there are some systems use two independent switches.

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user

Thank you for the reply. No daytime running lights and after replacing the bulb still the same problem. I agree with you that it is probably the brake light switch but I had to replace the bulb anyway so I was hoping for the best. I looked at the switch but it's too difficult to get to considering I have back problems so I decided to turn the repair over to my local shop and when I do know the result I'll post back here. I think they're honest so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Thank you again !!

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doug

No cruise on this plain vanilla car. The only luxury on this old car is automatic and a/c. I think you are right about the brake light switch but I looked at it and it's too hard for me to get to especially with back problems so I let my local shop look at it. Hopefully they are still honest and I'll report back here when I know the fix (hopefully later today).

Thank you for your help !!

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doug

Ok. Anyway I'll post later when I know the fix. I think the switch is the culprit but it's not made for a man with a bad back. If I twist and turn to get to it, I'll be sorry tonite. It looks awfully cramped in there. I saw it with the aide of a mirror and decided not this time. Kinda hurts my pride to admit what I might have done 20 years ago I have to give it to someone without a back problem :( .

Anyway thanks again for the help.

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doug

See my last post in this thread, circa 5:20 pm today. thanks.

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doug

See my last post in this thread, circa 5:20 pm today. thanks.

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doug

This can be solved if you Plan Ahead. First, open the car door and slide the driver's seat all the way back.

Then make a scaffold to lay on while working, to save your back and legs. Get several milk crates and place them bottoms up next to your open car door. If they don't come level with the jamb, you may have to come up with something as a filler and a flat surface. Then put a big piece of carpeting or a folded mover's blanket over the crates and the door jamb. And fold an extra tarp or blanket in the driver's footwell to fill any gap below the door sill level - you want a flat surface when you're all done.

Then you can carefully sit down on the crates and gently swivel and scoot your head and shoulders under the dashboard without /too/ many contortions. Move slow and easy, and think through each move before you make it. Your back might complain a bit in the morning, but it shouldn't go into full revolt.

For some reason, my problem is a splitting headache from laying on my back and working 'up' for more than a few minutes at a shot. But that's why they invented aspirin.

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Bruce L. Bergman

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