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maynardk 
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 Topic: 1968 AMX Brake Light SwitchPosted: Jan/26/2020 at 7:38pm |
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My '68 AMX brake light switch, which may be original, has finally failed. I ran a jumper wire bypassing the switch and the brake lights work!
I have an NOS AMC conversion kit to the updated cylindrical brake switch. The factory diagram shows cutting the factory plug in into two separate pieces. I'm gun-shy about cutting my new harness. Has anyone done this and lived? LOL Thanks in advance, Maynard Here's the original brake switch  Here's the NOS conversion kit:  Here are the instructions showing to cut the wiring harness connect into 2 pieces  |
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Posted: Jan/26/2020 at 7:50pm |
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I believe that's a common switch used on Chevy C and K series truck and Blazer. Also some Fords. Get the pigtail for the switch and put 1/4" Spade connectors on the bare ends. Just plug into the original
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maynardk
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Posted: Jan/28/2020 at 5:49pm |
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I installed the conversion bracket and newer style brake light switch. Instead of cutting the wiring harness, which is some very tough plastic, I used 2 spade connectors to make a bridge between the wiring harness and brake light switch. It works perfectly with no cutting. Problem solved! If this brake light switch ever fails, I can use a modern switch readily available.
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Posted: Jan/29/2020 at 12:22pm |
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Good solution instead of hacking up the harness. It's possible to take apart the original switches and clean them
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