Yeah, but I was ***-uming the center console area and the button, and was unaware of a "gate" until you mentioned it, so my search was futile early on. Also, this morning I had to laterally press the brake to the right, so I am thinking that maybe the gate is loose, or something else has developed some play. Luckily, the brake lights seem to function ok.
Thanks for the help!!!
Ask Tone Monday about this he knows alot this problem. It's not unique.