johnfm

Brake lights aren't working, but fuse & bulbs are fine.

Where is the switch that triggers the brake light - in the footwell??

Any 'simple' tests to check the switch?

Greg_L

John,

The switch sits under the brake pedal. i've put a pic here:

<a href="http://www.carmovies.net/964/brakeswitch.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.carmovies.net/964/brakeswitch.jpg</a>

its easy to get out, remove the wooden footplate, then unscrew a white plastic nut at the top of the switch, then wiggle it out. I tried cleaning mine up with WD40 to try and lube the switch mechanism a bit, but with no joy. AFN Chiswick had one in stock for about £15-20

johnfm

Give that man a cigar!!

Thanks.

johnfm

Well

any ideas for removing the blasted wooden footplate?? Maybe its a doddle on a manual, but the tip has me flummoxed!

Syd B.

John, before you go to that extent, try replacing the fuse, even if the existing one looks fine. This has happened to me twice, where the brake lights stopped working and I replaced what looked like a good fuse. I ended up replacing the 15 amp with a 20 amp and haven't had any problems since.

johnfm

Problem solved - managed to remove floor board & service the seized switch after prying it open!

Good as new - well, working anyway!