2001 V70XC Brake Lights - Help !

kev240 · Apr 9th, 2012, 12:56

Hi, I have a 2001 V70X, and have realised that I have no rear brake lights, (lower or high level), I am not getting any warning messages on the dashboard display, I have checked the fuse, bulbs, and the brake switch at the pedal, but no joy.
Have read a few posts 'Brake Light Cure' etc, but to be honest starting to get confused over the relay issue, I was thinking it could just be my brake light switch, any idea's, everything else electrical appears to be working ok.
Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
kevin.

Missing Lincs · Apr 9th, 2012, 20:48

If the brake light relay in the Rear Electronic Module fails this only affects the lower brake lights. The high level light is controlled by a transisitor circuit which is also in the Rear Electronic Module.

Its possible that both circuits have failed but I would have said unlikely. As there are no warning messages it would suggest its not a fault in the electronic systems; which leaves the brake light switch/connections or possibly an earth problem near the brake light bulbs. Are all the other rear lights working OK?

kev240 · Apr 9th, 2012, 23:00

Thanks for your reply, yes, all other lights are working ok, hope it is just the brake light switch, will get one ordered in the morning.
Cheers,
Kevin.

Apr 9th, 2012, 12:56	#1
kev240 Master Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	2001 V70XC Brake Lights - Help ! Hi, I have a 2001 V70X, and have realised that I have no rear brake lights, (lower or high level), I am not getting any warning messages on the dashboard display, I have checked the fuse, bulbs, and the brake switch at the pedal, but no joy. Have read a few posts 'Brake Light Cure' etc, but to be honest starting to get confused over the relay issue, I was thinking it could just be my brake light switch, any idea's, everything else electrical appears to be working ok. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, kevin.

Apr 9th, 2012, 20:48	#2
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	If the brake light relay in the Rear Electronic Module fails this only affects the lower brake lights. The high level light is controlled by a transisitor circuit which is also in the Rear Electronic Module. Its possible that both circuits have failed but I would have said unlikely. As there are no warning messages it would suggest its not a fault in the electronic systems; which leaves the brake light switch/connections or possibly an earth problem near the brake light bulbs. Are all the other rear lights working OK?

Apr 9th, 2012, 23:00	#3
kev240 Master Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Thanks for your reply, yes, all other lights are working ok, hope it is just the brake light switch, will get one ordered in the morning. Cheers, Kevin.

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