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My first guess would be the brake light switch on the pedal.
It actually has 2 separate switches in it. One that runs straight to the center light without going through the computer, and the other that signals the computer, which controls the main lights when the vehicle is running.
It could also be a TIPM issue, which is the main computer in the fuse block. Sometimes they get confused, especially if the vehicle has had LED bulbs in it that draw less current than the system is expecting. Sometimes resetting the TIPM by disconnecting the battery for 5 mins will fix it, sometimes it needs to go to the dealer to have the TIPM re-flashed.
It actually has 2 separate switches in it. One that runs straight to the center light without going through the computer, and the other that signals the computer, which controls the main lights when the vehicle is running.
My first guess would be the brake light switch on the pedal. It actually has 2 separate switches in it. One that runs straight to the center light without going through the computer, and the other that signals the computer, which controls the main lights when the vehicle is running. It could also be a TIPM issue, which is the main computer in the fuse block. Sometimes they get confused, especially if the vehicle has had LED bulbs in it that draw less current than the system is expecting. Sometimes resetting the TIPM by disconnecting the battery for 5 mins will fix it, sometimes it needs to go to the dealer to have the TIPM re-flashed.
Okay, I tried disconnecting the battery with no luck, so I guess I'm off to the dealership to have the TIPM re-flashed, the only LED bulbs I put in were fog light bulbs my son bought me a few weeks ago.
Almost all switches adjust the same way. Basically goes back in too far towards the pedal - and then you back it up till the pedal at rest JUST makes the lights go off.
This is from the instructions in a Cardone Switch for Chrysler 300 - same type of switch I believe.
Iv'e Xed the steps you have already done (unless you plier pull was done while still mounted)
X 1. Remove stop lamp switch from its bracket by rotating it approximately 30° in a counter-clockwise direction.
X 2. Disconnect wiring harness connector from stop lamp switch.
X 3. Hold stop lamp switch firmly in one hand. Then using the other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the stop lamp switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
4. Install the stop lamp switch into the bracket using the following procedure. Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible. Then while keeping the brake pedal depressed, install the stop lamp switch into the bracket by aligning the index key on the switch with slot at the top of the square hole in the mounting bracket. When the switch is fully installed in the square hole of the bracket, rotate switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into the bracket.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the stop lamp switch.
6. Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to ratchet backward to the correct position. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling back on brake pedal to adjust the stop lamp switch. If too much force is used, damage to the vacuum booster, stop lamp switch or striker can result. Procedure complete.
Almost all switches adjust the same way. Basically goes back in too far towards the pedal - and then you back it up till the pedal at rest JUST makes the lights go off.
This is from the instructions in a Cardone Switch for Chrysler 300 - same type of switch I believe.
Iv'e Xed the steps you have already done (unless you plier pull was done while still mounted)
X 1. Remove stop lamp switch from its bracket by rotating it approximately 30° in a counter-clockwise direction.
X 2. Disconnect wiring harness connector from stop lamp switch.
X 3. Hold stop lamp switch firmly in one hand. Then using the other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the stop lamp switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
4. Install the stop lamp switch into the bracket using the following procedure. Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible. Then while keeping the brake pedal depressed, install the stop lamp switch into the bracket by aligning the index key on the switch with slot at the top of the square hole in the mounting bracket. When the switch is fully installed in the square hole of the bracket, rotate switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into the bracket.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the stop lamp switch.
6. Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to ratchet backward to the correct position. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling back on brake pedal to adjust the stop lamp switch. If too much force is used, damage to the vacuum booster, stop lamp switch or striker can result. Procedure complete.
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