Brake lights won't turn off

[Sweetpea]

Encountering a situation where my rear brake lights will not turn off... have attempted to pump the brakes (that are functional otherwise) in an attempt to loosen any pressure switch that may be stuck - brake lights are still on.

Suggestions from the peanut gallery where I might continue working the issue? Would prefer not to break the brake line circuit if I don't need to.

Thanks much folks & Happy Turkey Day!!

Steve

[sblake01]

This is probably due to what is actually a fairly common problem. I'll combine a couple of answers given by Jeff G 78 and EScanlon a couple of years ago:

(EScanlon): There's a plastic stud that contacts the brake switch plunger. Yours probably fell off. Look at the brake pedal and where it contacts the brake switch.

(Jeff G 78): As a quick (or permanent) fix, simply replace the button with a small bolt and nut. You can either buy a new plastic button at the dealer, or leave the bolt and nut. Mine has been a bolt for years. Other than non-originality, it works perfect

[FastWoman]

That's what I did on mine. Just be sure to file the head of the bolt smooth, so that it doesn't wear at the brake switch. A tiny dab of grease is a good idea too.

[Sweetpea]

You guys were spot on - did the little bolt trick (and added grease).

Thanks so much!!!

[Zs-ondabrain]

Not too bad for a "Peanut Gallory" huh?