Brake switch hook up?

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Topic: Brake switch hook up?

Posted By: 12volttrix's
Subject: Brake switch hook up?
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 2:56 PM

I am installing a Code Alarm remote start on a 1997 Pontiac TransAm and am having trouble finding the right wire for the brake switch. The database says that it is a LT Blue or White wire off the switch above the brake pedal. I have a Pink and also a Brown. Is there a way to test which one I need.

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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 3:02 PM

yes you can use a meter to test the wire. i show it as a lt blue wire at the switch above the brake

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Posted By: 12volttrix's
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 3:11 PM

All the diagrams show it as lt blue but the only 2 wires i have coming off it are pink and brown. what should i test for?

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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 3:14 PM

what does the remote start about the brake wire ???

does it need a pos. or neg. to shut down the remote start unit.

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Posted By: 12volttrix's
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 3:20 PM

positive

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Posted By: goldfinger
Date Posted: August 31, 2003 at 3:29 PM

If the wiring diagram is the same as it is for a Grand Am the Pink and Brown wires you are referring to go to the cruise control module. I'm assuming it's the same because the brake wire is lt. blue on the Grand Am also.

On mine I had 2 switches, one which controled the brake lights and another that controled the cruise. Make sure you're checking both...... they are in the same location with one just above the other. The lt. blue wire is in a 2 wire plug and will show +12v when the brake pedal is pressed.

Posted By: 12volttrix's
Date Posted: September 02, 2003 at 7:32 PM

Thanks bud...i never thought of cruise...i was thinking more along the lines of having something to do with the abs or something. I'll go tomorrow and check for another switch...Thanks again.

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