Help your brake lights respond when the pedal goes down with the Standard Ignition switch SLS-117. This brake light (stoplight) switch is built with copper alloy conductors and is 100% tested. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1983 Dodge Charger, 1982-1983 Chrysler Town & Country and 1982-1983 Dodge 400, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
The brake pedal operates the stoplight switch. It closes the brake light circuit when you press the pedal and opens it when you release the pedal. Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products and maintains quality control across the whole manufacturing process, from components to finished product.
Signs this part may need replacing include brake lights that stay on, brake lights that don't light when the pedal is pressed, and brake lights that work only intermittently. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
Interchange: S783 · 5209994 · CR4819 · SL785 · 88924592
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Is this the right Charger switch for my 1983 Dodge Charger?
Yes. SLS-117 is listed as a direct-fit replacement brake light switch for the 1983 Dodge Charger. The "Vehicles it fits" section lists every application.
What does a brake light switch do?
The brake pedal operates it. The switch closes the stoplight circuit so the brake lights turn on when you press the pedal, and they go off when you release it.
What signs suggest the brake light switch may need replacing?
Warning signs are brake lights that stay on, don't light, or work only intermittently. Check the bulbs, fuses and wiring first, because they can cause the same symptoms.
How is the Standard Ignition SLS-117 built?
It uses copper alloy conductors for superior conductivity with low resistive losses. Its special-design spring and contact arrangement is intended to reduce arcing, and it is 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching.
How do I install this switch?
Follow your vehicle's service information for removal, installation and any adjustment it specifies. Before driving, confirm that the brake lights turn on and off correctly with the pedal.
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