Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch P/N:SLS-409
Help your brake lights respond every time the brakes are applied with the Standard Ignition Brake Light Switch, part number SLS-197. This stoplight switch closes the brake-light circuit when you brake. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Lincoln Aviator and 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, and is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
The switch has a robust design and high-grade materials for the demands of today's professional technicians. Signs that a stoplight switch may need replacing include brake lights that stay on, brake lights that fail to light, and brake lights that work only intermittently. Blown bulbs, fuses or wiring faults can cause the same signs, so diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch.
Interchange: S6085 · F4843 · SL231 · F00Y13480B · F0OY13480B · FOOY13480B · SW5034 · 88924611
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Will this work as a 2005 Lincoln Aviator switch for the brake lights?
Yes. The SLS-197 stoplight switch is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator.
Does it fit as a Ford Explorer switch for the 2005 model year?
Yes. It is listed for the 2005 Ford Explorer and the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. The Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application.
What does a brake light switch do?
It closes the stoplight circuit when the brakes are applied, which sends power to the brake lights. It opens the circuit again when the brakes are released.
What are signs the stoplight switch may need replacing?
Brake lights that stay on, don't light, or work only intermittently. Bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause the same signs, so diagnose the circuit first.
How is this switch built and tested?
It uses copper alloy conductors for low resistive losses and a special spring and contact design that reduces arcing. Every unit is 100% tested for mechanical and electrical switching.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.