If a failed brake light switch is why your brake lights no longer respond to the pedal, the Dorman - OE Solutions Brake Light Switch 901-259 is a Dorman switch designed to directly replace the original equipment unit. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 1997-2017 Jeep Wrangler and 1994-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
The brake light switch is operated by the brake pedal. It turns the brake lights on when you press the pedal and off when you release it. If the original switch has failed or is malfunctioning, this Dorman unit is intended to bring back that operation on the listed applications.
- Direct replacement: designed to fit and work like the original equipment switch on the listed applications.
- Restores operation: intended to return normal switching after the original switch fails or malfunctions.
- Thoroughly tested: required to pass strict specifications and standards.
- Trustworthy quality: supported by a U.S.-based team of engineers and experts, plus more than a century of aftermarket experience.
These are signs the switch may need replacing:
- Brake lights that stay dark.
- Brake lights that stay lit with the pedal released.
- Brake lights that work only some of the time.
Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause before installing a new switch.
Interchange: BSS00772 · S6075 · SBA3197 · 4565239 · 4565240 · 4671336 · 4671336AB · 4671336AC · 4671336AD · 4671341 · 56042023 · 56042051 · 56042691AA · 7B0945511A · 7B0945511B · 7B0945511C · 88924596 · MB435458 · CR4834 · SLS208 · V33730001 · 1S4998
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
BSS00772, S6075, SBA3197, 4565239, 4565240, 4671336, 4671336AB, 4671336AC, 4671336AD, 4671341, 56042023, 56042051, 56042691AA, 7B0945511A, 7B0945511B, 7B0945511C, 88924596, MB435458, CR4834, SLS208, V33730001, 1S4998
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a brake light switch do?
The brake pedal operates the switch, which controls the brake light circuit. It turns the brake lights on when the pedal is pressed and off when the pedal is released.
What are signs the brake light switch may need replacing?
Brake lights that stay dark, stay on with the pedal released, or work only intermittently may mean the switch needs replacing. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same signs, so diagnose first.
Which vehicles does the Dorman 901-259 fit?
It is listed for the 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 1997-2017 Jeep Wrangler and 1994-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, along with many other vehicles. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact model.
Is this a direct replacement for the original switch?
Yes. Dorman designed it to directly replace the original equipment brake light switch on the listed applications.
How is the switch's quality checked?
Dorman states the switch must pass strict specifications and standards. It is backed by a U.S.-based team of engineers and experts with more than a century of aftermarket experience.
