[HELP] Brake Light issue

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by PurpleTurbo

okay, this means im missing the switch altogether right?

You've got it. Does you car have cruise control?

[PurpleTurbo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

You've got it. Does you car have cruise control?

No it doesnt, in that picture i attached at the start of the thread there is also a yellow connecter which looks the same as the connecter on the switch from the pictures ive seen

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by PurpleTurbo

No it doesnt, in that picture i attached at the start of the thread there is also a yellow connecter which looks the same as the connecter on the switch from the pictures ive seen

This picture you mean?



One of those will be your brake lights, the other will be for cruise and there are two separate switches, usually the cheaper of the two will be the one you need.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

This picture you mean?



One of those will be your brake lights, the other will be for cruise and there are two separate switches, usually the cheaper of the two will be the one you need.

I've got a feeling I might have a couple of brake light switches knocking about somewhere. I'll have a look tomorrow

[taiwan740]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

I take it from your statement you've never changed an in-tank fuel pump yet?

Why do you need to fire up the engine to make the brake lights work? They're wired to work without the ignition.

Ah yes indeed, but I live alone and the car is parked away from shiny things (currently no MOT but that is tomorrow). the only way i can tell if the bulb is not working is via the dash light

[taiwan740]

Originally Posted by griston64

And before you ask I'm 6'2" and take XXL size in gloves

You must be better with your fingers than I am. That and being tall must have some benefits, eh?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by taiwan740

Ah yes indeed, but I live alone and the car is parked away from shiny things (currently no MOT but that is tomorrow). the only way i can tell if the bulb is not working is via the dash light

Do you possess a broom aka hairy stick?

Put the end of the handle on the brake pedal, push down and then wedge the head of the broom on the head restraint - you may need to adjust the angle of the backrest to do this.

Alternatively, scour the charity shops for a shooting stick - unfold the handle and put the end of the stick on the brake pedal. Push down on the pedal then slide the seat part of the shooting stick under the steering wheel and release the pedal gently.

Last resort - get a length of batten, push the pedal down with your foot, slide the batten through the steering wheel and use a pencil to make a mark on the underside where the steering wheel and wood meet.
Cut off the top part of the batten, secure that across the batten to make a cross and use in a similar manner to the shooting stick.

[taiwan740]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Do you possess a broom aka hairy stick?

Put the end of the handle on the brake pedal, push down and then wedge the head of the broom on the head restraint - you may need to adjust the angle of the backrest to do this.
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Ah, the ol' "fast-idle stick" routine. I am familiar. No I don't have one, or anything that fits that bill. I got the light working anyway, connections not great and will probably stop working on the drive to the MOT centre but it's the thought that counts.

[PurpleTurbo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Do you possess a broom aka hairy stick?

Put the end of the handle on the brake pedal, push down and then wedge the head of the broom on the head restraint - you may need to adjust the angle of the backrest to do this.

Alternatively, scour the charity shops for a shooting stick - unfold the handle and put the end of the stick on the brake pedal. Push down on the pedal then slide the seat part of the shooting stick under the steering wheel and release the pedal gently.

Last resort - get a length of batten, push the pedal down with your foot, slide the batten through the steering wheel and use a pencil to make a mark on the underside where the steering wheel and wood meet.
Cut off the top part of the batten, secure that across the batten to make a cross and use in a similar manner to the shooting stick.

I use a brick and just wedge it under the clutch slightly and that does the trick for me

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by PurpleTurbo

I use a brick and just wedge it under the clutch slightly and that does the trick for me

Errrrr, yeah - that won't work for me.