I recently followed the excellent how to for the input sensor replacement and not a day later the brake lights won't light. Can't find a specific fuse for them (???) but checked all fuses underhood, none blown. Do you really have to take the tail lamp off the car to change a bulb? I was trying to diagnose for my gf at night with no flashlight, so I had to stop. All that said, i find it highly unlikely that both rear lights burnt out at the same time (driving lights work fine, don't know if there are one or two bulbs in this car for driving + brakes)... so that leads me to think it's the switch on the brake pedal. I'm 6'5" so without taking a seat out it can be very difficult for me to get under the dash - that said, i located the switch but couldn't see how it comes out completely - although i didn't disconnect the battery and the switch sparked as soon as i touched it (oops). I'm hoping someone else here has replaced the switch and can offer some advice on the removal, it's very tough for me to see in that area (again without removing the driver's seat). So - any advice on changing this switch or how it's connected would be beneficial - or what the sort of white cable (i think, it was dark) coming out the middle is / how to disconnect. Sorry this is so vague, obviously i'm not a mechanic - just trying to save her some cash on a car that really is no longer worth putting money into.

Cheers for any assistance.