Help your brake lights come on the moment you press the pedal with this Dorman switch, the OE Solutions Brake Light Switch 901-258. It is built to directly replace the original equipment switch on specific vehicle applications. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1998-2003 Subaru Forester, 1993-2003 Subaru Impreza and 1990-2002 Subaru Legacy. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
The brake light switch responds when you press the brake pedal. It switches the brake light circuit on so drivers behind you can see that you are slowing or stopping, and switches it off when you release the pedal. If a failed or malfunctioning switch is causing brake lights that won't illuminate, stay on, or work only intermittently, this unit replaces it. A blown bulb, fuse or wiring fault can produce similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the switch.
- Direct replacement: Designed to replicate the original equipment switch in fit and function on the listed applications.
- Replaces a failed switch: Intended to return normal brake light operation after the original switch fails or malfunctions.
- Thoroughly tested: Each switch must pass strict specifications and standards.
- Trusted quality: Backed by a U.S.-based team of engineers and experts and by more than a century of aftermarket experience.
Interchange: D884A · 2011450 · JA413 · 19021018 · 2532001B00 · 2532075A00 · 2532075A0E · 83311AA010 · 83311AA011 · 88924663 · 8941187540 · 8941187541 · 8943629300 · 94118754 · 94362930 · SKSLS143 · SLS143 · 1S5540
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
D884A, 2011450, JA413, 19021018, 2532001B00, 2532075A00, 2532075A0E, 83311AA010, 83311AA011, 88924663, 8941187540, 8941187541, 8943629300, 94118754, 94362930, SKSLS143, SLS143, 1S5540
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a brake light switch do?
It responds when you press the brake pedal and switches the brake light circuit on, so the brake lights illuminate. When you release the pedal, it switches them off.
Is this the right brake light switch for a 1998-2003 Subaru Forester?
Yes, the Dorman 901-258 is listed for the 1998-2003 Subaru Forester. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the full fitment chart.
Does it fit other Subaru models too?
Yes. It is also listed for the 1993-2003 Subaru Impreza and 1990-2002 Subaru Legacy, and for many other vehicles shown in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What are signs a brake light switch may need replacing?
Brake lights that stay on, won't light up, or work only intermittently can be signs of a faulty switch. A bulb, fuse or wiring fault can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Is this a direct replacement for the original switch?
Yes. Dorman designed it to directly replace the original equipment switch on specific vehicle applications, and each switch must pass strict specifications and standards.
