QuestionQUESTION: The rear brake light on a '97 Villager won't go off, even when the van is parked and turned off. It happened a couple of times before and tapping the brake pedal turned it off. Now it won't go off no matter what I do. Even when I get the light to go off, is it draining my battery because my year and half old battery just died without warning?
ANSWER: Fay,
The brake light switch, under the dash, needs to be replaced. The switch is at the top of the brake pedal arm. Purchase a new one and it is about a half hour to replaced if you do it yourself.
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QUESTION: Thank you for the answer. I was wondering, though, if you know about how much the switch costs?
Answer
Fay,
The following are some prices from rockauto.com
It looks like the switch is around $5 bucks
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER 3.0L 182cid V6 FI (1) : Electrical-Switch & Relay : Brake Light Switch
Item Price Core Total
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # SLS143T {TRU-TECH}
Choose: [Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty (Only 1 Remaining)] ($2.13)[Regular Inventory -- Full Mfr. Warranty] ($3.76)
AIRTEX Part # 1S5665
$5.32 $0.00 $5.32
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # SLS143 {STOPLIGHT SWITCH}
$6.08 $0.00 $6.08
ACDELCO Part # E898 {#88924603, 88924616}
SWITCH,S/LP
* Non-stock item--shipping delayed up to 12 business days
$6.54 $0.00 $6.54
