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I know this should be an easy fix but I can't figure it out. My brake pedal assembly has a hole in it where the stoplight switch should make contact. I found some plastic remnants in the floorboard which I believe may once have filled that hole. The problem is, now that there is nothing but a hole there, the stoplight switch does not get pushed in and the brake lights are on ALL of the time. I can find no mention of this plastic piece anywhere. I went and purchased a new switch believing it to be the problem, but it has the same issue-nothing to make contact with. I haven't driven the car in months. I don't see anything about a hole in the FSM and the diagram is not clear.
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I know this should be an easy fix but I can't figure it out. My brake pedal assembly has a hole in it where the stoplight switch should make contact. I found some plastic remnants in the floorboard which I believe may once have filled that hole. The problem is, now that there is nothing but a hole there, the stoplight switch does not get pushed in and the brake lights are on ALL of the time. I can find no mention of this plastic piece anywhere. I went and purchased a new switch believing it to be the problem, but it has the same issue-nothing to make contact with. I haven't driven the car in months. I don't see anything about a hole in the FSM and the diagram is not clear.
Help Please....
Help Please....
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Help 02413 plug assortment at your local parts store
I had a similar problem, bought a box of the Help brand plug button assortment p/n 02413 for $4.95, there was a metal plug (the kind with the fingers on the back side so it stays in the hole) of exactly the right size, no more problem, it will never fall out or rot and there are about 10 more metal and plastic plugs in the box of various sizes for future hole filling. Not sure why they used a rubber plug, maybe for noise? Seems kind fragile.
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Heh I had that break on me one night on the way home, found a super short bolt and nut laying around to plug the hole. ( bolt i had previous used in a audio amp ground)
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There is a similar plastic plug behind the clutch pedal..... this one is even worse, because without it the car won't start. I'm sure it's led to some very frustrated head-scratching in the past for some FD owners
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First off, if you'd like an OEM-style rubber plug, there's a guy selling replacements in the FS section for a very fair price.
On the other hand, I've used stick-on rubber chair feet for YEARS on FC's and FD's. They work fantastic. Get ones about 3/4" in size, you get a good sized pack at most any hardware store for a few bucks. Peel and stick. I use the ones that are black soft rubber. They last a VERY long time, install and look clean, and don't cost a bunch.
You can also pick up a rubber chair leg cap for an air pump anti-moo while you're there .
Dale
On the other hand, I've used stick-on rubber chair feet for YEARS on FC's and FD's. They work fantastic. Get ones about 3/4" in size, you get a good sized pack at most any hardware store for a few bucks. Peel and stick. I use the ones that are black soft rubber. They last a VERY long time, install and look clean, and don't cost a bunch.
You can also pick up a rubber chair leg cap for an air pump anti-moo while you're there .
Dale
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Great replies all and very much appreciated. I actually ended up calling the parts guy at the local dealer. He couldn't find one...but did say that all models from the same year used the same bushing. So...he ordered me one from a different model '94. Haven't made it down to pick it up yet, BUT I have options now. Thanks again.
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