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    Brake Pedal Switch

    I am in the midst of wiring and I cannot figure out how to connect the two wires to the brake pedal switch. Does someone have a photo of the back of the switch? It is in such an awkward place I am just unable to see how I plug my new wires in to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs View Post
    I am in the midst of wiring and I cannot figure out how to connect the two wires to the brake pedal switch. Does someone have a photo of the back of the switch? It is in such an awkward place I am just unable to see how I plug my new wires in to it.

    Thanks in advance,

    Jay
    I don't have a photo however the switch has two posts which require round connectors. It does not matter what wire goes to which connector but try to save the old ones.
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    Well I know that I saved the wires, I just have completely misplaced them in the year that it has been since the deconstruction. Are they Bullet connectors?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs View Post
    Well I know that I saved the wires, I just have completely misplaced them in the year that it has been since the deconstruction. Are they Bullet connectors?
    They are not bullet but very close....
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    Quote Originally Posted by blancojp View Post
    They are not bullet but very close....
    That is just plain frustrating!!!

    Ok, does anyone have two of these connectors to spare?
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    Jay,
    This is the style connector that I see on the stop switch... RS or any other automotive store.
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    So normal Bullet connectors aren't a very good fit. Does anyone have a pair of these connectors that I could have? I finally have my title issues sorted and I really would like to get my car out on the road!

    Thanks guys
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs View Post
    So normal Bullet connectors aren't a very good fit. Does anyone have a pair of these connectors that I could have? I finally have my title issues sorted and I really would like to get my car out on the road!

    Thanks guys
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    I have one and I might have another at work, where I will be tomorrow unfortunately, if my brain doesn't fail me I will take a look.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redskinsjbs View Post
    That is just plain frustrating!!!

    Ok, does anyone have two of these connectors to spare?
    This is why we solder two wires to the switch and call it a day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by blancojp View Post
    This is why we solder two wires to the switch and call it a day!
    You know what, I may just go ahead and do that! I am a huge fan of using uninsulated connectors, soldering the crimped connection and putting heat-shrink over top of that. Soldering the wire straight to the connection would just be skipping a step. I think that if worst comes to worst I should be able to make a bullet connector work.
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