Brake lights issue

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martin41076

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• Oct 13, 2023

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Had the dreaded two amigos on the dash - TDC/HDC.
At this stage brake lights worked as normal.
Took out brake light switch - which practically disintegrated in my hand and replaced with new.
Reconnected all wires as before.
Warning lights now gone but brake lights aren't working.
Need to get sorted so I can book MOT.

 

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martin41076

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• Oct 13, 2023

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martin41076 said:

Had the dreaded two amigos on the dash - TDC/HDC.
At this stage brake lights worked as normal.
Took out brake light switch - which practically disintegrated in my hand and replaced with new.
Reconnected all wires as before.
Warning lights now gone but brake lights aren't working.
Need to get sorted so I can book MOT.

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Should also mention that fuses are OK.

 

andyfreelandy

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• Oct 13, 2023

• #3

Did you adjust it? Switch is normally made and breaks with pedal released. Slide down to pedal with hand pressing pedal down and a ratchet self adjusts when you release pedal.

 

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martin41076

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• Oct 13, 2023

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Yes, done that and checked it. Warning lights disappeared after fitment.

 

andyfreelandy

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• Oct 13, 2023

• #5

Leave wired up, twist and remove switch lights should light. Otherwise you are into checking voltage and tracing circuit. Could it be all bulbs blown ?? Possible.

 

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martin41076

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• Oct 13, 2023

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andyfreelandy said:

Leave wired up, twist and remove switch lights should light. Otherwise you are into checking voltage and tracing circuit. Could it be all bulbs blown ?? Possible.

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All sorted.
Took switch out, pulled out plunger, put back in & reset - brake lights on permanently, switch off when I press brake pedal!
Took out, reset plunger again, all working as normal