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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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brake light relay?

I have a 98 ranger 4x4 with 4.0 and automatic trans. Is there a relay to power the brake lights on these trucks? If so, where is it located at? Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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The Haynes shows a Brake On/Off Switch, attached to the top of the brake pedal. No relay that I see.

If there was a relay it would probably be in the PDB, power distribution box.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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All right, I didn't see anything listed in the PDB. Can you tell me what the functions of each wire for the on/off switch are? I have a manual around here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Might be easier to work the other direction- what problem are you trying to solve?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Yeah I was going to ask the same thing. I had a problem with the lights not staying on unless the brake was pretty firmly applied, turned out to be the stupid on/off switch, that thing seems to be somewhat problematic, I've replaced two in my dad's truck as well.
 
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