Brake lamp switch issue

I have a 2006 with only 117k miles on it and I have had to change the brake lamp switch 3 times. Anyone else have this problem?

 

Are you uising OEM switches?

If not then it doesn't surprise me, I haven't had to change many Toyota brake light switches but I've had quite a few GM and Dodge aftermarket switches be bad out of the box or fail in short order (even ones from Standard Motor Products which used to be a good brand).

 

Yes, straight from Toyota, every single one.

 

Have you tested an old switch just to see if it was actually bad?
Maybe it’s coming loose or you have bad pin fitment.

You can use the ohms setting on your meter to see.
As well as the continuity setting if you have one.

 

What kind of failure mode are you experiencing (switch stuck on or off or is it physically breaking)?

 

No I have not tested them, just tossed em in the trash

Truck is stuck in park, no brake lights.

 

Bumpski

 

I had a similar issue with my son's Subaru. We bought a replacement switch from the dealer. The part is made by Nissan, but I understand that they make virtually all the brake switches for all manufacturers. What we found was that the new switch was not set at the correct plunger height to engage the brake pedal. There was an adjustment on the switch (I think it was a lock ring) and we moved the post to the correct position. Since that time, about 4 years ago, it has been working without issue

 

Maybe mine was out of adjustment, I'll have to tinker with this one when it dies.

 

Bump