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06-27-2013, 12:28 AM
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| ***urgent help*** how do I pry this pos off
Hey guys. Might be a long shot since its late but w.e
What can i use to pry this off? Its my brake switch... my brake lights stopped working all the sudden and I narrowed down the problem to be my brake switch internal needing a good cleaning... thanks
urgent because I need to drive to work in morning and I really dont want to risk vi with malfunctioning brake lights   Posted via RS Mobile
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06-27-2013, 12:34 AM
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I suppose the flathead screw driver in the background didn't work?
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06-27-2013, 01:06 AM
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Nope lol
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06-27-2013, 01:13 AM
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Have you tried twisting it to break it loose? Maybe the end bit is held on by glue.
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06-27-2013, 01:54 AM
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06-27-2013, 05:02 AM
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Generally speaking you replace brake switches, not repair them.
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06-27-2013, 07:04 AM
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a couple more sleemans 
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06-27-2013, 09:53 AM
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couldnt get it off and i ended up getting a ride lol.. i ordered a new switch anyways. thanks for the responses
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06-27-2013, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jpark  | So that guy is too cheap to spend $30 to buy a new switch? For something as serious as your brake lights? What if you get rear-ended and the guy behind claims no brake lights? Then insurance does a routine investigation of your car and finds a mangled and obviously tampered with switch and you're found at fault.
I'm all for DIY, but I find this ridiculous.
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06-27-2013, 11:08 AM
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well it was more of a temporary fix attempt so i could go to work in the am. but i gave up anyways
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