Brake Light Switch
Removal & Installation
1. Lift the locking tab on the switch connector and disconnect the wiring.
2. Remove the hairpin retainer, slide the stop lamp switch, pushrod...
Put a test light or a an ohm meter between the two leads. Push in or out depending on what kind of brake switch you have. If the ohm meter shows continuity or the test light lights up the switch is...
The brake light switch (aka stop light switch) resides at the top of your brake pedal near the pivot point, next to an identical looking cruise control switch. On a 2001 Xterra, the brake one is on...
Should be located at the upper end of the brake pedal under dash area
Check to see that one side has power at all times and the other side only gets power when switch is closed