Brake Lights

Post by **sirrom** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:10 am

I have just noticed that my brake lights arent working.
I used a jumper wire and touched both sides where the wires feed in on the switch and the lights work.
Does that mean the switch is faulty and I will have to replace the switch?

Post by **Alec** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:44 am

Hello Sirrom,

yes; as they tend to be tight, make sure that you get a good grip on the fitting before trying to unscrew the switch or you'll risk kinking or fracturing the brake line(s).

Alec

Post by **rotgnom** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:46 am

Hi Sirrom,

I had the same problem a few weeks ago and checked the switch by jumping the feeds too.
After that I got a new switch and fitted it. Everything is fine now.

Achim

Post by **sirrom** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:53 am

Managed to undo. Alec you were right about it being tight.
Rotgnom sounds like we had same problem. Now just have to source a switch.

Post by **DaisyMayFozz** » Tue May 03, 2011 6:53 pm

any suppliers will supply a new switch, not sure about postage to New Zealand though.

Post by **aupickup** » Tue May 03, 2011 7:02 pm

some repro switches dont last

Post by **sirrom** » Tue May 03, 2011 7:09 pm

Managed to source one locally, last one they had on shelf, but two connectors are spade connectors instead of screws. Fit at weekend and see how it goes. Have seen postings how long some new ones last. Cant see new one lasting as long as one that was removed, if that was original then it lasted 49 years.

Post by **Neil MG** » Wed May 04, 2011 2:49 pm

Apparently even the crappy new ones will last a good while if you fit a relay.

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