The most common brake light switch is a mechanicalswitch, and they are usually located behind/below the dashboard, near, and above the brake pedal arm. Sometimes they are mounted on a metal dashboard brace, and occassionally, some even mount/"ride" on the brake pedal arm itself!
Also, most of the mechanical types are operated by a plunger extending out of the switch, and in contact with a fixed, or moving, part of the bracket or brake pedal arm.
The other type of brake light switch is a hydraulically operated switch and is usually located inside the engine compartment, and attached to [screws into] the brake master cylinder, or a junction block in the brake system hydraulic tubing which splits the brake lines off to go to the wheel slave cylinders.
dodge 2001 Dakota brake lights won't burn Check the fuses. If the fuses are okay check the brake light switch.
Under the dash, look up above the brake pedal.
When your foot puts pressure on the brake pedal there is a switch that relays the brake pedal being pushed to the lights which makes them turn on.
A Dodge Dakota does not have a reset switch.
under the dash about 6inches above the brake pedal under the dash about 6 inches above the brake pedal
A Dodge Dakota does not have an inertia or reset switch. The fuel system is computer controlled with relays.
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replace the headlight switch its wore out replace the headlight switch its wore out
The 2001 Dodge Dakota, with a towing package, has a trailer brake built in. The trailer brake is part of the towing package.
A 1999 Dodge Dakota does not have an inertia switch. The fuel system is computer controlled with relays.
Check bulbs Check fuse Check the operation and adjustment of the stop light switch
The neutral safety switch on a Dodge Dakota will keep the engine from starting when the truck is in gear. It is located in the transmission case.