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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Thanks for those ideas, I'll have a look starting at the lights. I actually have Haynes manual with the wiring diagram so will give that a study.
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Back on the topic of no brake or reverse lights and 2 amigos on. Freelander 1 TD4 auto. Checked all I can see and replaced the brake light switch. No difference. Even took it to an auto-electrician who couldn't solve it. All is fine and brake lights work until reverse is selected so it seems to...
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Now got a new switch but having difficulty fitting it, goes into the slot but can't turn it, even with the brake pedal down. Maybe needs someone with a bit more arm power than me! Now on holiday for a week so I will have another go when I get back.
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Thanks, from other posts on the subject, with the "2 amigos" being present it seems prime suspect is the brake light switch itself, looks like that should be checked/replaced. Appreciate the offer of help which I will certainly take up if needed.
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    bumper lights looking good, no corrosion in bulbholders, wiring loom looks OK. Getting a bit dark now but I will take out the bulbs tomorrow and carefully run it around to make sure its not just a bulb problem.
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Where is brake light switch please?
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    Freelander 1 Brake light switch woes, blowing fuse

    Hi, picking up on this old thread, I am now having the same problem with the TC and HDC dash lights coming on and the brake and reverse light fuse blowing seemingly at random. There was water in the rear lights but clearing that has made no difference and tail side lights work OK so I don't...