[olug] Way OT: Finding car parts

[Kevin D. Snodgrass]

Hi Craig,

Here's another link with a discussion about the brake pressure switch:

Firm Ride

 
 Firm Ride
Hi, I have a slight problem, although, not really a problem, just more of an annoyance. Regardless of whether the switch is in the 'on' position, or the 'automatic', the light stays on, and the ride firmness does not change(stuck in the on postion). If anyone has any suggestions, ...  
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And here is the closest thing I could find @ OReilly:

Motorcraft SW2239 Brake Light Fail Switch 

 
   Motorcraft SW2239 - Brake Pressure Warning Switch | ...
Here's a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Motorcraft - Brake Pressure Warning Switch. Part #: SW2239. UPC: 31508312869. . Brand: Motorcraft. Ma...  
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Kevin D. Snodgrass 

On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 5:10 PM, Jay Bendon <jaybocc2 at gmail.com> wrote:
 
$88 -
http://www.trademotion.com/parts/index.cfm?make=Ford&year=&searchText=fosz3n824a&action=oePartSearch&siteid=318


i'd probably buy it from team ford parts as thats what some mustang guys
buy from i guess http://www.sccoa.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-116309.html
$73 -
http://www.teamfordparts.com/parts/index.cfm?searchText=FOSZ3N824A&make=Ford&action=oePartSearch&siteid=214270

--Jay


On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 2:56 PM, Obi-Wan <obiwan at jedi.com> wrote:

> On 05/14/2014 04:46 PM, Craig Wolf wrote:
>
>> I know this is WAY off topic but I know there are some "car interested"
>> parties in these parts.  The "Mistress" is in need of a part so I can
>> drive
>> her, Brake Pressure Switch: FOSZ 3N824 A
>>
>> My Google Fu brings up nothing useful...I am looking for other ideas for
>> where to go.  I know, 25 year old car, what do I expect for finding parts
>> BUT not ready to give her up.
>>
>
> You didn't say what kind of vehicle it was, but have you called the
> various junk yards?
>
> If it's a popular car, have you consulted online enthusiast forums?
>
> Does the location of the switch lend itself to retrofitting a generic
> pressure switch?  You're talking about the thing that turns on the brake
> lights & turns off the cruise when you depress the brake pedal, right?
>
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