I've got no brake lights - heeeeeellllllp!

Post by **dirtygertie** » 27 Jun 2008, 17:35

so, we're all packed up ready to go to anglesey and we're checking the lights on the trailer and we've got no brake lights at all. took trailer off, still no lights. wiggled all connections and checked fuses, no joy.

Nige has the feeling that its the brake light switch - can anyone tell me where its located please?

I wanna go to anglesey!!!!!!

Post by **windysurfer** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:01

Brake light switch is on the master cylinder. under dash cover

About £5 from local spares shop and about 10 minutes to change.

You just unscrew the old one and quickly screw in the new one.

To check if it this you can short out the connectors on your switch and the brake lights will come on

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:04

they often play up a few times before stopping altogether, try pressing harder on the pedle........

Post by **kevtherev** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:08

short the switch to check it like windy sez

Post by **dirtygertie** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:14

I've pressed as hard as I can (

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nigel has just shorted the switch & the lights came on, he's asking me to ask if it leaks brake fluid if you remove the switch?

Post by **Grun** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:24

he's asking me to ask if it leaks brake fluid if you remove the switch?

Like windysurferuk says......

You just unscrew the old one and quickly screw in the new one.

depends how quick you are

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:25

yes, there is a hole when you have unscrewed it....... but you will only loose a tiny amount when changing switches, if you are going to try cleaning the switch, stick some blu tac over it , but dont let any go in the hole.... or better still get a operative to put their finger over the hole

Post by **dirtygertie** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:30

Thanks very much guys..........job for tomorrow now - nowhere open to get one till the morning.

lesson learned.......................check over van a couple of days before going away so we have time to fix any gremlins

looks like we might have to miss anglesey, by the time the shops have opened & he's got the job done and we've driven for 3 1/2 hours, half the day'll be gone

oh well - like i said, lesson learned

Post by **jamesc76** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:35

wip ot switch tonight hubby at shop for when it opens get switch you make breakfast /tea bish bash bosh on your way asap!!!

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:36

just dont brake........ then they will never know

Post by **jamesc76** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:38

was gonna sugest that too lol bugger it as long as you can see where your going people behind should have there lights on!!!

Post by **dirtygertie** » 27 Jun 2008, 18:55

Mocki wrote:just dont brake........ then they will never know

awwwwwww snorty!

Post by **toolsntat** » 27 Jun 2008, 19:19

Or extend the wires to the passenger side. Then each time you brake, shout "brakes" and get them to short the wires

Should keep you awake enough if you set off now

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Jun 2008, 19:31

class!!!!!!!!

Post by **toolsntat** » 27 Jun 2008, 19:49

dirtygertie wrote:looks like we might have to miss anglesey, by the time the shops have opened & he's got the job done and we've driven for 3 1/2 hours, half the day'll be gone

oh well - like i said, lesson learned

Just re-read this and think thats a real shame if this little thing puts the mockkers on ya weekend away

If you had been a bit closer I would have gladly let you rob the goodun out of mine

It really is an easy job to do as well