Miff Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 both brake lights have stopped working! i am in the process of trying to diagnose the fault in order to get them back so i can go to work tomorrow but thought a quick post may help if i'm still under the car at midnight! both bulbs are ok, as are all the other lights and electricals. anyone know any points along the wiring loom that are prone to wear etc and may have failed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 have you taken the brake switch apart? mine became more flaky, and you pry open carefully one of the tabs. there's 3 parts, take some fine sandpaper to the contacts , and put it back together . works a treat. very common problem ... Steve 210Bhp Sinister Version-VHPD here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Have you checked the fuse? top one IIRC also feeds the reversing light so if that doesn't work then that's your problem. If not it may be the switch has beocme misaligned or failed. It's in the pedal box so remove the cover, join the two wires together with the ignition on, if the lights come on the switch is the problem. As you press the pedal the tab should move away from the switch allowing the switch plunger to come out, if it doesn't adjust it, if it does and the lights still don't work you probably need a new switch although sometimes a liberal soaking of WD40 will entice it into working again for a while Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miff Posted April 27, 2003 Author Share Posted April 27, 2003 sorted! it was the switch, it seemed to stick in the open postition and failed to close the circuit, a bit of playing around with it seems to have resolved the problem, will have a closer look in the daylight when i get a chance. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 New one is £4.95 Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGM Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I've had the switch sticking in too - definitely worth taking it apart in daylight and giving it a good clean, contacts as well. As Steve says above, carefully push one of the tabs... there's a spring inside ready to jump out!!! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 it's so easy to save a fiver now I've done it once. i noticed black corrosion on one of the removable contact thingies that comes out when the spring comes out. i took sandpaper to it, and shined it up. will add a bit of sand paper to spare parts box I carry now. very quick, 10 minute fix. Steve 210Bhp Sinister Version-VHPD here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGM Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 I clean mine with WD40 and a cotton bud. 😬 Not sure its corrosion though, think it's carbon deposit? Anyway Miff have a look! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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