1997 GMC Suburban Door Panel & Brake Switch

I've got a '97 GMC Suburban that has some sort of issue with the drivers inside door handle and it's ability to open the door (drivers window must be rolled down and door opened with the exterior handle). Autozone doesn't show instructions for a '97. Rather, if you choose a '97 model, you get directions for a circa 1990 instead. Anyone know of another good site that might show the step-by-step for getting that door panel off so I can inspect the linkage without tearing up the door panel?

Also have an issue with the brake switch on this rig. Brake lights work but especially when it's hot outside, you can't get the vehicle out of park once the engines running, the cruise control also doesn't work and seems related, etc so I'm looking to replace the brake switch also.

thanks for any help, Chris

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cover
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Your door handle problem is the handle itself. It is broken. I had to replace 2 on my 99. The assembly is about $30 available at the dealer. You just start taking screws out of the handle area, and pop the upholstery panels off the door. You will have to virtually take the door apart to get to the place where you can replace the handle. You might consider replacing the light bulbs in the power window and door lock buttons while you are in there. Bobby

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bmuse1

The brake switch has a vacuum portion that is used by the shifter. It's a safety device that requires foot on brake before shift in gear. It's the cheapest possible switch known but costs a few dollars more. Look for the one on the brake arm stop that has vacuum lines going to it.

Pete

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cselby

Touche. What a burn, especially since I don't "ride rice" by your figurative and retarded definition. I guess you *do* pay attention to american trucks based on your ignorant bullshit reply to the OP. Go back to eastern europe, peterless.

Toyota MDT in MO

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Comboverfish

Is this brake switch located above the steering column? I have a Haynes manual that shows a picture of the switch setting on a bench and that's it. Took a look under the dash in the region I would have expected the switch (having changed them on other vehicles in the past albeit years ago), and nada... Didn't see anything that matched the pic.

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cover

The switch is there. Look higher up the brake arm for the stop bracket. I may have an older year in mind on this setup and the switch may now be electric with a solenoid on the shifter.

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cselby

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