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1998 Ford Escort brake lights
Until recently when I depressed the brake pedal the brake lights came on at the slightest touch but in the past few weeks they only respond after a couple of seconds causing me some concern.
I have checked the connection on the small relay switch above the pedal and that seems ok. On the relay switch there is a small red button that is sticking out. Does this matter? I have pressed it back in but nothing changes.
Any answers?
SHANTY J - I don't have a repair manual to use as a guide...but I have been under the dashboard and had a look at the relay switch and contacts.
In all my previous cars the relay switch rested on the brake pedal so that when it was depressed the switch opened to turn the brake lights on.
On this car the switch faces AWAY from the pedal so that the button faces me. Is that right?
3 Answers
- Shanty JLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
the red button is what engages the relay. when you depress the pedal it pushs the button in to engage relay the whole thing is adjustable move closer to brake pedal for faster respond. if not working replace.
- 1 decade ago
I have always found rear lights on fords worrying.
Im not sure if the red button is some form of relay.
Go to fords maintainence website..
- Anonymous1 decade ago
that brake light switch is adjustable.
