brake lights

Post by **ozzy** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:19 pm

my brake lights are staying on is there any thing I can do or does some thing need replacing can any one help. thanks

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:39 pm

Do they go off when you unplug the wires from the brake light switch? It's on the front right floor of the engine bay, screwed into the top of a three-way fitting.

Post by **ozzy** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:48 pm

hi yes they do

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:52 pm

How about if you open and close one of the bleed nipples? If that doesn't do anything, the switch probably needs replacing.

Post by **ozzy** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:20 pm

Hi no that did'nt work I tried cleaning all the bits up but still no joy so I will need a new switch then any ideas please and thanks for the help Ozzy

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:40 pm

Apparently the Quinton Hazel switch made for Series Land Rovers is a straight swap and more reliable than the ones commonly sold for Minors. When you unscrew the switch, hold the body of the junction securely so it doesn't twist and damage the pipes. If you use a syringe or dropper to fill the new switch up with fresh fluid you might get away without needing to bleed the brakes afterwards.

Post by **ozzy** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:56 pm

Thanks mate for all your help
P.S I like your signature usally my thoughts as well lol

Post by **ozzy** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:18 pm

I have got a new brake light switch and all is well. thanks for all the help.

Post by **alex_holden** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:39 pm

Well done! Did you manage to get the Land Rover type?

Post by **ozzy** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:14 pm

we his mum and dad are not sure but we know he got one from someone local to him.

Post by **minor_hickup** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:27 pm

These switches are a nightmare!

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?name=P ... ic&t=14298

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:44 pm

minor_hickup wrote:These switches are a nightmare!
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?name=P ... ic&t=14298

Are you saying the Land Rover switches are no good either?

Post by **minor_hickup** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:09 pm

Apologies if that was unclear, I mean moggy switches in general, how many of these threads have we had where people have had problems with brake light switches? Being a safety item it just shouldn't happen! I never got the chance to run that switch for more than 7,000 or so, but thats still more than twice the service i saw from the other switches.

Post by **Matt** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:45 pm

The minor switches have the same part number (intermotor) as the series landrovers.

I dont have my book to hand at the moment though