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Electrical Component Locator: Switches

SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
Back-Up Light Switch (Man. Trans.) On transmission.
Brake/Stop Light Switch Above brake pedal.
Brake Failure Switch In brake line proportioning valve in engine compartment.
Cooling Fan Thermo Switch Just below center on left side of radiator. See Figure .
Cruise Control Brake Switch On brake pedal bracket.
Cruise Control Clutch Switch On clutch pedal bracket.
Deceleration Switch On bracket on side of carburetor.
Dynamic Oil Pressure Switches
Low Pressure Switch At rear of cylinder head transmission end). See Figure & Figure .
High Pressure Switch On oil filter bracket. See Figure & Figure .
Glow Plug Thermo Switch In water outlet in end of cylinder head (transmission end). See Figure .
Neutral/Start Switch (Auto. Trans.) Under console, at bottom of selector lever.
Parking Brake Switch At base of parking brake lever.
Thermo Time Switch At water outlet (on engine), near upper radiator hose.
Throttle Valve Switch (1.8L) On throttle housing.
Upshift Indicator Idling Switch On sprocket end of diesel injection pump.
Upshift Indicator Load Switch Opposite sprocket end of diesel injection pump.
Upshift Indicator Pressure Switch In vacuum line to distributor vacuum chamber.
Upshift Indicator Top Gear Switch On transaxle.