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Re: Brake lights

To: AHSprite78@aol.com
Subject: Re: Brake lights
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:28:22 -0400
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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AHSprite78@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Well, I just realized the other day that i have no brake lights.  (maybe
> that's why no one ever seems to slow down behind me when i do....)  I think
> that all the connections are good.  Would u suspect that switch thingy near
> the thing that splits the line into 4 (if memory serves me right) has gone
> south?  It's got the 2 electrical connectors on it.  (sorry that wasn't
> very.....technical)   Thanx
> 
> Matt Smith
> '67 Sprite

That is the brake light switch.
For a quick test, connect the 2 wires together, if the lights work, the
switch is bad. New ones can be had at any local parts store for around
$5 but the wire connections may be slightly different.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

60 Bugeye Sprite (my car)
67 Sprite (wife's car)
59 Austin A40 Farina w/AC (daughters car)
71 MG Midget racer (working on it)

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