Brake lights on permanently

Post by **Boris64** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:32 am

Back for more advice I'm afraid

I've just had the engine and gearbox out and topped up the brake fluid whist the gearbox cover was off.

The brake lights are now on all the time the ignition is live.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Pete

Post by **MarkyB** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:42 am

Did the brake light switch get squashed by the engine?
Did you over-fill the master cylinder, the level should be below the thread of the cap.
Is there some free play on the pedal?

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:48 am

Give the switch a few taps with a hammer and see if it releases.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:10 pm

Open and close a bleed nipple - did that help?

Post by **IslipMinor** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:44 pm

If none of the above works, it will need a new brake light switch. Quite a common fault with today's new switches I'm afraid.

Post by **Boris64** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:33 am

Thanks all for advice.

I'll try the lot and let you know.

Pete

Post by **Boris64** » Sun May 03, 2015 1:17 pm

Not sure how or why but this issue has solved itself.

Pete

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun May 03, 2015 2:37 pm

Keep checking - in case they come again - or more worryingly, don't come on !

Post by **Boris64** » Wed May 06, 2015 7:11 am

Thanks and will do.

I think it was having topped up the cylinder.

Pete

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