S 3 Brake lights not working

S 3 Brake lights not working

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jned2

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193 posts

128 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Both brake lights have stopped working. I've checked the bulbs and connectors in both rear clusters and they appear fine, all the other lights work including the reversing light which I believe is the same fuse as the brake lights ? Does that just leave a trip into the footwell for the brake light switch attached to the brake pedal, or could it be anything else ? Cheers Neil.

Oldred_V8S

3,714 posts

237 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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jned2 said:
Both brake lights have stopped working. I've checked the bulbs and connectors in both rear clusters and they appear fine, all the other lights work including the reversing light which I believe is the same fuse as the brake lights ? Does that just leave a trip into the footwell for the brake light switch attached to the brake pedal, or could it be anything else ? Cheers Neil.
Neil

I think you know the answer to that one. Upside down in the footwell with you.

glenrobbo

35,066 posts

149 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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I think you've just about nailed the answer on your own. Well done, into the footwell you go Neil. thumbup

ETA: Paul, have you fitted a supercharger to your interweb? biggrin

Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 23 April 16:14

jned2

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193 posts

128 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Thanks for the replies. Any ideas what's available if it needs replacing ?

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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jned2 said:
what's available if it needs replacing ?
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jned2

Original Poster:

193 posts

128 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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Thanks for the help, now all in perfect working order. Removed the offending brake light switch and managed to prise it apart to reveal very dirty contacts, a quick rub with some fine emery cloth and a smear of Vaseline then clicked it back together and refitted. Good as new !! well probably not, ordered one from ebay as suggested by Philpott just in case.