1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Malfunction - Electrical & Lighting Systems

Question: Sorry, I got disconnected. Back to my question. I recently installed a stoplight switch and now the lights sometimes stay on and I have to disconnect the switch to get them off. Sometimes messing with the brake and clutch pedals, the lights go off. Have I installed the switch wrong, and if so, what do I need to do to fix the problem?

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Technican: Check to see if you can adjust the location of the switch/plunger to correct it. Let me know.

Owner: I can't seem to stabilize the switch so it does slip. I can't find anyone who knows the correct way to install all the washers.It can only be put on one way, but the washers can be put on several ways, none which have worked so far.

Technican: Is there any "pronged washers"? If there are I would think the one would go on the "main body of the switch" side and one would go on the other side of the "bracket" with the prongs facing each other. Only thing I could think of at this time. Only other thing I could think of is to try and find a Chiltons manual, or drop by your friendly neighbourhood ford dealer and ask an "older" mechanic or see if the parts department has and pictures in their parts lists or even a manual there. Sorry I can't be of anymore help. You can, if you wish, release this question for someone else here and see if they know.

Technican: This switch is always closed when out of the car. When installed, it depends on the upward pressure of the pedal to turn it off. (open the circuit) Make sure that the pedal link fits correctly between the two projections so it can press against the switch head as you release the brakes. Also, don't overlook the possibility of a bad new switch. Highly unlikely, but possible. Again, check the fit. Find another Ford to see how it goes in. This should do it. I just replaced one on a Taurus. The brake lights stayed on constantly. Tyler

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