Brake light works intermittently

[rosey66]

My driver's side brake light comes on intermittently when applying the brakes.  I can't seem to find the wire that's loose (if that's the case) and there's no pattern that I've found in terms of when it works and when it doesn't.  Tail lights work fine when the headlights are on.  Any suggestions?

[hemi68charger]

turn signal switch.......... Maybe wiggle the lever with the brake applied and see if the light comes on. If you can see, take your cell phone, position it so it is pointed at the rear, turn it on, then go apply the brake and wiggle the lever.......

[rosey66]

Thanks.  I'll try that.  So if it comes on after wiggling the turn signal lever, do I need to replace the switch?

[Dino]

Thanks.  I'll try that.  So if it comes on after wiggling the turn signal lever, do I need to replace the switch?

Yes.  The switch is around $50 including the cancel cam.  I had the same issue with mine.  When my ds brake light went out I had to lift the lever just a tad to make it go on again.  The contacts wear out. 

[A383Wing]

66 switch is not the same as the 69 switch....new ones run around $85

[Dino]

66 switch is not the same as the 69 switch....new ones run around $85

My bad, I thought they were the same.

[rosey66]

Thanks for the comments.  The brake lights were working fine last night and didn't falter when wiggling the turn signal lever.  I'll have to keep an eye on it.