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I have a 04 pontiac grand am.The rear brake lights are constantly staying on with car off or on without applying the brake pad.I replaced the brake switch on the brake arm under the dash and it didn't work as the lights are still on. would the multifunction switch keep them from going off?

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No, but the relay could be shorted.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 22, 2008

SOURCE: rear brake pads

The rear calipers have to be turned back in, not pushed. There is a tool, but rather than spend the money... I have used a 11/16 wrench. Slips at first until you get it started, but then the calipers turn pretty easily.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: !999 pontiac grand am ignition on dash\ How does

****DISCONECT BATTERY!!!****
1st - pop off the face plate ring
2nd - remove bolt(s) 1 -2 of them
3rd - insert key into switch and turn
This releases the cable lock and you should be able to pull it right out

hangfire0425

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  • Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP / Multi-function Switch

i have the sameproblem. Dealer part was quoted to me at $510.00. All after market parts stores were $350- 450. Try moving the emerg. flasher button while you step on the brakes and someone else watches the lights. I jammed paper beside the button and they work until I can fix it.I had to order the multi-function switch. and you have to pull the air bags to replace it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 22, 2010

SOURCE: how do you replace a multifunction switch on

Pull the stearing wheel, and the plastic shroud around the column, then it will come off

archaeology

Archaeology

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  • Posted on Feb 20, 2011

SOURCE: The rear brake lights are staying on when car is

The tricky part about replacing the Stoplight switch is positioning it perfectly - the bracket holding the switch must be in the right place (unbent), and the large nuts mounting the Brake light switch to the bracket must hold the switch at just the right distance from the flange on the brake pedal which actuates the brake light switch - or else the switch will think that the pedal is being depressed even though its not.
One problem that comes up is that these brackets may get bent
over time (especially with panic stops and/or collision(s) in the history of the vehicle), and the automotive electrician must then unbend metal to properly install a Stoplight switch.

Here's a picture of the Stoplight switches used in 2003 Grand Ams:
archaeology_15.jpg

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