Keep your brake lights answering the pedal with this Standard Ignition switch, part number SLS-116. It is a brake light switch / stoplight switch that serves as a direct-fit replacement for the 1981-1983 Dodge Aries, 1981-1983 Plymouth Reliant and 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. Standard Ignition lists it as a stoplight switch, and it is also sold as a brake light switch. Both names describe the same part.
The switch opens and closes the brake light circuit as the brake pedal moves. When the brakes are applied, it signals the stoplights to come on.
- Quality control: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It controls quality through every stage of production, from the individual components to the finished switch.
- Copper alloy conductors: Provide strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- Spring and contact arrangement: A special-design spring and contact layout is designed to reduce arcing and help extend service life.
- 100% tested: Each switch is tested to verify both its mechanical and electrical switching performance.
The switch is built with a robust design and high-grade materials to handle the demands of today's service professional.
Signs this part may need replacing include brake lights that stay on, fail to light, or light only intermittently when the pedal is pressed. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
Interchange: S782 · 3747995 · CR4820 · SL786 · 12326982
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S782, 3747995, CR4820, SL786, 12326982
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a brake light switch do?
It opens and closes the brake light circuit as the brake pedal moves. The stoplights come on when the brakes are applied and go off when the pedal is released.
Is this the right Reliant switch for a 1981-1983 Plymouth Reliant?
Yes. SLS-116 is listed for the 1981-1983 Plymouth Reliant. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details.
What are signs a stoplight switch may need replacing?
Warning signs include brake lights that stay on, don't light, or light only intermittently when the pedal is pressed. Check bulbs, fuses and wiring too, since they can cause the same symptoms.
Is the SLS-116 tested for switching performance?
Yes. Standard Ignition 100% tests its stoplight switches to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
Which part numbers does SLS-116 interchange with?
It cross-references S782, 3747995, CR4820, SL786 and 12326982.
