brake light switch question?

[ducswing]

I think the brake light switch is out in my girlfriends car.

1. Where is it located?
2. How do I test it to see if this is the problem?
3. How do I replace it?

Any help would be appreciated before I take it to a mechanic to look at it for $75 dollars/hr

[5Sfte]

Brake light switch?
What is the problem and what year/type of car is it?

[ducswing]

Oh yeah, I guess that would help. It is a 93 toyota camry 2.2L, automatic. The brake lights will not come on when brakes are depressed and I can not get the car to shift out of park. I have check all of the fuses, and everything looks good. I have read this forum and others and have come to the conclusion that it is the brake light switch.

[Phi]

follow the arm attached to the brake pedal up towards the firewall. I believe it's in that area. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong please.

[ducswing]

Thanks everyone. I found it. Phi is right. It is on a bracket near the brake pedal. Went to the 24 hour Autozone and bought a new brake light switch. And voila, problem solved. The car will now shift out of park and the brake lights come on.

Thanks again.