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Old 02-21-2013 | 06:33 PM
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Question Stop Light Switch Confusion??

Hi. Having an issue with my '92 Ford F700 that has air brakes. When I hit the brakes the brake lights dont come on. The bulbs are fine, the wires are fine. The brake lights work with the trailer control but not the pedal.
So I think it's the Stop Light Switch.The problem is I cant figure out there its located? Couldnt find any type of diagram or photos online. Is anyone familiar with this issue? Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old 02-21-2013 | 08:34 PM
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I'm pretty sure there are two separate switches for the stop lites. One for the footbrake and one for the trolly valve. Some were hidden under the dash . You will have to trace the lines from the footvalve and some were even mounted on the footvalve itself.
 
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Old 02-21-2013 | 08:41 PM
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I'm pretty sure there are two separate switches for the stop lites. One for the footbrake and one for the trolly valve. Some were hidden under the dash . You will have to trace the lines from the footvalve and some were even mounted on the footvalve itself.
Thanks. And if you know where I can find any diagrams or pictures of the area online or anything or if you have a link, that'd be great.
 
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Old 02-21-2013 | 10:07 PM
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See if these help..



 
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Old 02-22-2013 | 04:42 AM
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Some systems had a combination valve that also functioned as a stop lite switch. Your best bet is to trace the green air lines(primary system) all the way to where they exit the cab. A clue is to look for any valve / switch with two terminals where one is the 12 volt supply and the other terminal goes to the stop lites.
You can prove out the circuit with a jumper across the two terminals and see if the stop lights come on.
 

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Old 02-22-2013 | 06:59 AM
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Thanks everyone. The pics and explanation really helped. Now I get to go hopefully finally get it figured out. My boss will be happy.
Thanks again!
 
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