This little guy essentially does one main thing – it tells your car that you’ve pressed the brake pedal. It's a pretty simple electrical switch. When you push the pedal, the switch closes the circuit, sending power to your brake lights, and importantly, to other systems like your cruise control – telling it to disengage when you slow down. It also activates things like the automatic transmission shifting into neutral if you’re pressing the brakes while in drive. Think of it as a messenger. The brake pedal physically moves, but the car needs electrical information to know that's happening. This switch is how it gets that information. It doesn’t make the brakes work, it just tells everything else that you’re braking. It's typically located up near the brake pedal itself, usually pretty easy to get to, but sometimes a little tucked away. If this switch fails, a lot of things can go wrong. Obviously your brake lights won't come on when you press the pedal – that’s a big safety issue. You’ll notice if that’s happening. Beyond that, your cruise control might not turn off, or your transmission might act strangely. Sometimes it can even throw a check engine light. It acts like a shield, preventing those other systems from malfunctioning when you’re slowing down. It’s one of those small parts that keeps everything working as it should. You can find replacements pretty easily; a place like Fixparts Online usually has a good selection. Replacing it is often a straightforward DIY job if you're comfortable working on cars, otherwise it’s something a mechanic can take care of quickly. Worry-free performance: Brake Light Switch (MPN 0986345111) is covered for 12 months!

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