dshotterSD Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I have a 2006 legacy automatic that keeps getting stuck in park. I noticed that it only gets stuck in park when I press the brakes and the brake lights do not come on. Often times when I am driving and hit the breaks the brake lights do not come on. After doing some research I have concluded that I need to replace the brake light switch :confused: Is this easy to do? I would like to buy the part from auto zone and replace it myself to save $$$$ but I dont know what im doing.... Any tips would be much appreciated Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawang Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Piece of cake to replace. I got my switch from the dealership for $20ish. Release electrical connector, and it is one bolt to remove. You just have to position yourself in clear view of the brake pedal arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshotterSD Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the reply. I had to buy the part from the dealership for 48.99 it was my only option. Auto zone sells them for like $21 but they were all sold out and so was every other store. I was quoted from $85 - $120 for the labor, but since you said it was a piece of cake I decided to try it myself. Money dont grow on trees. I have no "mechanic" experience but am good figuring things out. I stuck my head down there by the brake pedal, and saw where the switch goes. I had to remove one plastic panel in order to get access to it. The electrical connector was a little stubborn and since I had no clue what Im doing it took me 5 minutes to wiggle it out. Used a 14 mm wrench to take off the one bolt, remove the old switch and put the new one in. It was a piece of cake, took less than 30 minutes from start to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawang Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Awesome! Like you did, check on this forum for feedback on if a particular install is difficult. This way you can save yourself quite a bit of coin and also feel a sense of accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah77clash Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Super old thread resurrection but, I bought a switch today at advanced auto and replaced it myself...Thanks to this thread! I was getting stuck in park, abs and traction control lights on, loss of cruise control. I looked at my break light reflection and noted that it wasn't coming on every time. Nice to have everything back and saved time and money on labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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